Whiplash Color – #c74547: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Whiplash color hex code is #c74547, and it is composed of 78% red, 27% green and 28% blue.
Whiplash is a dark, bright, and warm color at 65% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.8:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Whiplash color (#c74547) against light backgrounds.

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Whiplash Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Whiplash, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c74547 |
| RGB | rgb(199,69,71) |
| HSL | hsl(359,53.7%,52.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 65, 64, 22 |
| HSV | 359, 65, 78 |
| RGB % | 78, 27, 28 |
| XYZ | 26.8, 16.9, 7.8 |
| LAB | 48.1, 51.4, 27.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 65% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.8 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.37 (fails WCAG AA) |










