Color swatch image showing #560324 with RGB(86,3,36) values

#560324 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #560324 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#560324 Color Information

#560324 RGB value is (86, 3, 36). The hex color red value is 86, green is 3, and blue is 36. Its HSL format shows a hue of 336°, saturation of 93 percent, and lightness of 17 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 97 percent, 58 percent, 66 percent.

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#560324 Color Meaning

Color #560324 signifies forbidden desire, violent passion, and archaic intensity. #560324 extremely dark, blackened red is the color of old wine, dried ritual blood, and the heart of a black rose. Psychologically, color #560324 evokes a sense of taboo, deep-seated longing, and drama that is ancient and severe. #560324 culturally references Gothic literature, medieval manuscripts, and the dark heart of a garnet gemstone. Spiritually, color #560324 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 #560324 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
#560324
RGB
rgb(86, 3, 36)
HSL
hsl(336°, 93%, 17%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 97%, 58%, 66%)
HSV
hsv(336°, 97%, 34%)
XYZ
4.1888 2.1709 1.8673
Yxy
2.1709 0.5092 0.2639
Hunter Lab
14.7340 0.2911 0.0216
CIE-Lab
16.3599 37.1292 4.2166

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red86 / 255 (34%)
34%
Green3 / 255 (1%)
Blue36 / 255 (14%)
14%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Yellow58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Key (Black)66 / 100 (66%)
66%

Color Variations

#560324 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

#560324 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 #560324 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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#560324

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

14.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #560324 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

#560324

protanopia

#32311c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #560324;

Text Color

color: #560324;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #560324;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #56032440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #560324;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #560324 0%, #390218 100%);

#560324 Color FAQs

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