Venetian Red Color – #c80815: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Venetian Red color hex code is #c80815, and it is composed of 78% red, 3% green and 8% blue.
Venetian Red is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 96% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Venetian Red color (#c80815) against light backgrounds.

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Venetian Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Venetian Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c80815 |
| RGB | rgb(200,8,21) |
| HSL | hsl(356,92.3%,40.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 96, 90, 22 |
| HSV | 356, 96, 78 |
| RGB % | 78, 3, 8 |
| XYZ | 24, 12.5, 1.9 |
| LAB | 42, 66, 48.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 96% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.5 (fails WCAG AA) |
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