USC Cardinal Color – #990010: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The USC Cardinal color hex code is #990010, and it is composed of 60% red, 0% green and 6% blue.
USC Cardinal is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.89:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the USC Cardinal color (#990010) against light backgrounds.

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USC Cardinal Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color USC Cardinal, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #990010 |
| RGB | rgb(153,0,16) |
| HSL | hsl(354,100%,30%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 90, 40 |
| HSV | 354, 100, 60 |
| RGB % | 60, 0, 6 |
| XYZ | 13.2, 6.8, 1.1 |
| LAB | 31.3, 54.8, 38.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.89 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.36 (fails WCAG AA) |
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