Violet Red Color – #a50055: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Violet Red color hex code is #a50055, and it is composed of 65% red, 0% green and 33% blue.
Violet Red is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.69:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Violet Red color (#a50055) against light backgrounds.

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Violet Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Violet Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a50055 |
| RGB | rgb(165,0,85) |
| HSL | hsl(329,100%,32.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 48, 35 |
| HSV | 329, 100, 65 |
| RGB % | 65, 0, 33 |
| XYZ | 17.2, 8.7, 9.4 |
| LAB | 35.4, 61.3, 0.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.69 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.73 (fails WCAG AA) |
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