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#721423 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #721423 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#721423 Color Information

#721423 RGB value is (114, 20, 35). The hex color red value is 114, green is 20, and blue is 35. Its HSL format shows a hue of 350°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 26 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 82 percent, 69 percent, 55 percent.

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#721423 Color Meaning

Color #721423 embodies solemn passion, deep value, and hidden intensity. #721423 very dark, slightly brownish red is the color of old wine, dried blood, and garnets in shadow, suggesting a profound, internalized fire. Psychologically, color #721423 is weighty, introspective, and powerful, conveying deep emotion, solemn commitment, and a fierce protectiveness that is kept under strict control. #721423 sobers and grounds, pulling intense feeling inward and giving #721423 a dignified, almost sacred gravity. #721423 color is love and willpower in their most concentrated form. Symbolically, color #721423 represents the lifeblood of tradition, passion that fuels endurance, and a vow sealed in silence. #721423 is the color of a family crest or a sacred relic. Culturally, #721423 appears in formal heraldry, liturgical vestments for martyrs, and luxury branding where exclusivity and depth are key messages. Color #721423 is not a color of display; #721423 is a color of conviction, representing the deep, often unseen substrate of powerful feeling and legacy.

Convert #721423 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
#721423
RGB
rgb(114, 20, 35)
HSL
hsl(350°, 70%, 26%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 82%, 69%, 55%)
HSV
hsv(350°, 82%, 45%)
XYZ
7.4930 4.1991 2.0057
Yxy
4.1991 0.5470 0.3066
Hunter Lab
20.4917 0.6672 0.1550
CIE-Lab
24.3189 40.6034 16.6955

RGB Values

Red114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Green20 / 255 (8%)
Blue35 / 255 (14%)
14%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Yellow69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Key (Black)55 / 100 (55%)
55%

#721423 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.

#721423 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

(WCAG 2.1) Test #721423 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

11.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

See how #721423 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

#721423

protanopia

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

Background Color

background-color: #721423;

Text Color

color: #721423;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #721423;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #72142340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #721423;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #721423 0%, #470d16 100%);

#721423 Color FAQs

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