#480618 Color Meaning and Information

#480618 Color Information

#480618 RGB value is (72, 6, 24). The hex color red value is 72, green is 6, and blue is 24. Its HSL format shows a hue of 344°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of 15 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 92 percent, 67 percent, 72 percent.

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#480618 Color Meaning

Color #480618 signifies forbidden desire, violent passion, and archaic intensity. #480618 extremely dark, blackened red is the color of old wine, dried ritual blood, and the heart of a black rose. Psychologically, color #480618 evokes a sense of taboo, deep-seated longing, and drama that is ancient and severe. #480618 culturally references Gothic literature, medieval manuscripts, and the dark heart of a garnet gemstone. Spiritually, color #480618 represents the shadow of desire, passion that is hidden or forbidden, and the profound depths of the life force, acting as a symbol for the most intense and concealed human emotions.

Color Conversion

Convert #480618 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#480618

RGB

rgb(72, 6, 24)

HSL

hsl(344°, 85%, 15%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 92%, 67%, 72%)

HSV

hsv(344°, 92%, 28%)

XYZ

2.9025 1.5739 1.0150

Yxy

1.5739 0.5286 0.2866

Hunter Lab

12.5455 0.1641 0.0258

CIE-Lab

13.0704 30.9800 8.0300

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red72 / 255 (28%)

28%

Green6 / 255 (2%)

Blue24 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta92 / 100 (92%)

92%

Yellow67 / 100 (67%)

67%

Key (Black)72 / 100 (72%)

72%

Color Variations

#480618 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#480618 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #480618 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#480618

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.97:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.97:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.97:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #480618 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#480618

protanopia

#2b2b14

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #480618;

Text Color

color: #480618;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #480618;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #48061840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #480618;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #480618 0%, #310410 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #480618 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.