#66021D Color Meaning and Information

#66021D Color Information

#66021D RGB value is (102, 2, 29). The hex color red value is 102, green is 2, and blue is 29. Its HSL format shows a hue of 344°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of20 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 98 percent, 72 percent, 60percent.

#66021D

rgb(102, 2, 29)

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#66021D Color Meaning

Color #66021D signifies forbidden desire, violent passion, and archaic intensity. #66021D extremely dark, blackened red is the color of old wine, dried ritual blood, and the heart of a black rose. Psychologically, color #66021D evokes a sense of taboo, deep-seated longing, and drama that is ancient and severe. #66021D culturally references Gothic literature, medieval manuscripts, and the dark heart of a garnet gemstone. Spiritually, color #66021D 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 #66021D 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

#66021D

RGB

rgb(102, 2, 29)

HSL

hsl(344°, 96%, 20%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 98%, 72%, 60%)

HSV

hsv(344°, 98%, 40%)

XYZ

5.7230 2.9569 1.4315

Yxy

2.9569 0.5660 0.2924

Hunter Lab

17.1956 0.4656 0.0906

CIE-Lab

19.8705 41.3595 14.6422

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red102 / 255 (40%)

40%

Green2 / 255 (1%)

Blue29 / 255 (11%)

11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta98 / 100 (98%)

98%

Yellow72 / 100 (72%)

72%

Key (Black)60 / 100 (60%)

60%

Color Variations

#66021D 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

#66021D 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 #66021D 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:#66021D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

13.20:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.20:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.20:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #66021D 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

#66021D

protanopia

#3b3a16

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #66021D;

Text Color

color: #66021D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #66021D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #66021D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #66021D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #66021D 0%, #420113 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #66021D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.