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#751535 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #751535 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#751535 Color Information

#751535 RGB value is (117, 21, 53). The hex color red value is 117, green is 21, and blue is 53. Its HSL format shows a hue of 340°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of27 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 82 percent, 55 percent, 54percent.

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#751535 Color Meaning

Color #751535 embodies vinous dignity, historical depth, and restrained passion. Color #751535 is a deep, slightly purplish red named after the Bordeaux wine—rich, complex, and quietly authoritative. Unlike crimson, #751535 avoids urgency; unlike burgundy, #751535 carries more red than blue. In British and academic contexts, #751535 signals tradition with discretion: think Oxford brogues, library bindings, and heritage uniforms. Psychological research links such deep reds to increased perceived sophistication and trust in luxury and education sectors. In design, color #751535 functions as a premium primary or accent. #751535 pairs powerfully with camel, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel timeless without nostalgia. Digital use is strong in dark-mode interfaces, where #751535 adds warmth without glare. Print reproduction is excellent, especially in letterpress and embossed finishes that enhance its tactile depth. Consumer studies show products in color #751535 are rated as more artisanal and enduring than those in brighter reds. Symbolically, color #751535 represents passion that matures. #751535 is not the red of impulse but of reflection—aged in oak, shared in silence, remembered in detail. In spiritual practice, #751535 aligns with the root chakra’s protective mode: love that preserves. Designers use color #751535 when they want to signal depth with dignity. Its richness is earned through time.

Color Conversion

Convert #751535 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
#751535
RGB
rgb(117, 21, 53)
HSL
hsl(340°, 70%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 82%, 55%, 54%)
HSV
hsv(340°, 82%, 46%)
XYZ
8.2469 4.5753 3.8166
Yxy
4.5753 0.4956 0.2750
Hunter Lab
21.3900 0.7752 0.0735
CIE-Lab
25.4888 42.5230 6.0784

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red117 / 255 (46%)
46%
Green21 / 255 (8%)
Blue53 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Yellow55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Key (Black)54 / 100 (54%)
54%

Color Variations

#751535 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

#751535 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 #751535 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+)

10.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #751535 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

#751535

protanopia

#4b4b2d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #751535;

Text Color

color: #751535;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #751535;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #75153540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #751535;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #751535 0%, #4a0d21 100%);

#751535 Color FAQs

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