Color swatch image showing #65001D with RGB(101,0,29) values
Color swatch image showing #65001D with RGB(101,0,29) values

#65001D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #65001D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#65001D Color Information

#65001D RGB value is (101, 0, 29). The hex color red value is 101, green is 0, and blue is 29. Its HSL format shows a hue of 343°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 20 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 71 percent, 60 percent.

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#65001D Color Meaning

Color #65001D signifies forbidden desire, violent passion, and archaic intensity. #65001D extremely dark, blackened red is the color of old wine, dried ritual blood, and the heart of a black rose. Psychologically, color #65001D evokes a sense of taboo, deep-seated longing, and drama that is ancient and severe. #65001D culturally references Gothic literature, medieval manuscripts, and the dark heart of a garnet gemstone. Spiritually, color #65001D 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 #65001D 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
#65001D
RGB
rgb(101, 0, 29)
HSL
hsl(343°, 100%, 20%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 71%, 60%)
HSV
hsv(343°, 100%, 40%)
XYZ
5.5886 2.8554 1.4190
Yxy
2.8554 0.5666 0.2895
Hunter Lab
16.8979 0.4516 0.0842
CIE-Lab
19.4553 41.6033 14.0642

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red101 / 255 (40%)
40%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue29 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)60 / 100 (60%)
60%

Color Variations

#65001D 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

#65001D 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 #65001D 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.

#FFFFFF
#65001D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

13.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #65001D 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

#65001D

protanopia

#393816

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #65001D;

Text Color

color: #65001D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #65001D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #65001D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #65001D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #65001D 0%, #430013 100%);

#65001D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #65001D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.