Color swatch image showing #641C26 with RGB(100,28,38) values
Color swatch image showing #641C26 with RGB(100,28,38) values

#641C26 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #641C26 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#641C26 Color Information

#641C26 RGB value is (100, 28, 38). The hex color red value is 100, green is 28, and blue is 38. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of 25 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 72 percent, 62 percent, 61 percent.

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#641C26 Color Meaning

Color #641C26 speaks of time, transformation, and elemental change. #641C26 desaturated brick-red mimics rust, clay deposits, and weathered metal—tones shaped not by design, but by exposure. Color #641C26 suggests authenticity through decay, not perfection. Color #641C26 appeals to audiences valuing process over polish. Material science links #641C26 color to iron oxidation—a chemical inevitability that architects and designers now embrace as “patina.” Psychologically, color #641C26 feels stable despite its red base; its low saturation removes alarm, leaving warmth and history. #641C26’s calming in a way bright reds cannot be. In sustainable branding, color #641C26 signals honesty about material life cycles—celebrating aging rather than hiding #641C26. #641C26 appears in ceramic studios, heritage tooling, and regenerative agriculture. Paired with raw concrete or unbleached linen, color #641C26 creates palettes that feel archaeological yet contemporary. Color #641C26 isn’t nostalgic—#641C26’s regenerative.

Color Conversion

Convert #641C26 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
#641C26
RGB
rgb(100, 28, 38)
HSL
hsl(352°, 56%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 72%, 62%, 61%)
HSV
hsv(352°, 72%, 39%)
XYZ
6.0206 3.6798 2.2267
Yxy
3.6798 0.5048 0.3085
Hunter Lab
19.1828 0.4500 0.1006
CIE-Lab
22.5832 33.0071 11.8302

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red100 / 255 (39%)
39%
Green28 / 255 (11%)
11%
Blue38 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Yellow62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Key (Black)61 / 100 (61%)
61%

Color Variations

#641C26 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

#641C26 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 #641C26 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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#641C26

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #641C26 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

#641C26

protanopia

#454424

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #641C26;

Text Color

color: #641C26;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #641C26;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #641C2640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #641C26;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #641C26 0%, #3f1218 100%);

#641C26 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #641C26 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.