Color swatch image showing #56030C with RGB(86,3,12) values
Color swatch image showing #56030C with RGB(86,3,12) values

#56030C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #56030C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#56030C Color Information

#56030C RGB value is (86, 3, 12). The hex color red value is 86, green is 3, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 93 percent, and lightness of 17 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 97 percent, 86 percent, 66 percent.

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#56030C Color Meaning

Color #56030C signifies forbidden desire, violent passion, and archaic intensity. #56030C extremely dark, blackened red is the color of old wine, dried ritual blood, and the heart of a black rose. Psychologically, color #56030C evokes a sense of taboo, deep-seated longing, and drama that is ancient and severe. #56030C culturally references Gothic literature, medieval manuscripts, and the dark heart of a garnet gemstone. Spiritually, color #56030C 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 #56030C 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
#56030C
RGB
rgb(86, 3, 12)
HSL
hsl(353°, 93%, 17%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 97%, 86%, 66%)
HSV
hsv(353°, 97%, 34%)
XYZ
3.9367 2.0701 0.5399
Yxy
2.0701 0.6013 0.3162
Hunter Lab
14.3878 0.2634 0.0727
CIE-Lab
15.8509 35.7066 19.6066

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red86 / 255 (34%)
34%
Green3 / 255 (1%)
Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Yellow86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Key (Black)66 / 100 (66%)
66%

Color Variations

#56030C 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

#56030C 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 #56030C 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.

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#56030C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

14.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #56030C 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

#56030C

protanopia

#32310a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #56030C;

Text Color

color: #56030C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #56030C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #56030C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #56030C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #56030C 0%, #390208 100%);

#56030C Color FAQs

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