#660221 Color Information
#660221 RGB value is (102, 2, 33). The hex color red value is 102, green is 2, and blue is 33. Its HSL format shows a hue of 341°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of20 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 98 percent, 68 percent, 60percent.
#660221 Color Meaning
Color #660221 signifies forbidden desire, violent passion, and archaic intensity. #660221 extremely dark, blackened red is the color of old wine, dried ritual blood, and the heart of a black rose. Psychologically, color #660221 evokes a sense of taboo, deep-seated longing, and drama that is ancient and severe. #660221 culturally references Gothic literature, medieval manuscripts, and the dark heart of a garnet gemstone. Spiritually, color #660221 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 #660221 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.
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Color Variations
#660221 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
#660221 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 #660221 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #660221 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#660221 Color FAQs
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