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#78182D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #78182D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#78182D Color Information

#78182D RGB value is (120, 24, 45). The hex color red value is 120, green is 24, and blue is 45. Its HSL format shows a hue of 347°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of28 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 62 percent, 53percent.

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#78182D Color Meaning

Color #78182D embodies vinous dignity, historical depth, and restrained passion. Color #78182D is a deep, slightly purplish red named after the Bordeaux wine—rich, complex, and quietly authoritative. Unlike crimson, #78182D avoids urgency; unlike burgundy, #78182D carries more red than blue. In British and academic contexts, #78182D 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 #78182D functions as a premium primary or accent. #78182D pairs powerfully with camel, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel timeless without nostalgia. Digital use is strong in dark-mode interfaces, where #78182D 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 #78182D are rated as more artisanal and enduring than those in brighter reds. Symbolically, color #78182D represents passion that matures. #78182D is not the red of impulse but of reflection—aged in oak, shared in silence, remembered in detail. In spiritual practice, #78182D aligns with the root chakra’s protective mode: love that preserves. Designers use color #78182D when they want to signal depth with dignity. Its richness is earned through time.

Color Conversion

Convert #78182D 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
#78182D
RGB
rgb(120, 24, 45)
HSL
hsl(347°, 67%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 62%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(347°, 80%, 47%)
XYZ
8.5460 4.8358 2.9656
Yxy
4.8358 0.5228 0.2958
Hunter Lab
21.9905 0.8075 0.1491
CIE-Lab
26.2617 41.8358 12.6903

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red120 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green24 / 255 (9%)
Blue45 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)
53%

Color Variations

#78182D 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

#78182D 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 #78182D 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #78182D 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

#78182D

protanopia

#4e4e28

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #78182D;

Text Color

color: #78182D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #78182D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #78182D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #78182D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78182D 0%, #4b0f1c 100%);

#78182D Color FAQs

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