#781831 Color Information
#781831 RGB value is (120, 24, 49). The hex color red value is 120, green is 24, and blue is 49. Its HSL format shows a hue of 344°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of28 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 59 percent, 53percent.
#781831 Color Meaning
Color #781831 embodies vinous dignity, historical depth, and restrained passion. Color #781831 is a deep, slightly purplish red named after the Bordeaux wine—rich, complex, and quietly authoritative. Unlike crimson, #781831 avoids urgency; unlike burgundy, #781831 carries more red than blue. In British and academic contexts, #781831 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 #781831 functions as a premium primary or accent. #781831 pairs powerfully with camel, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel timeless without nostalgia. Digital use is strong in dark-mode interfaces, where #781831 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 #781831 are rated as more artisanal and enduring than those in brighter reds. Symbolically, color #781831 represents passion that matures. #781831 is not the red of impulse but of reflection—aged in oak, shared in silence, remembered in detail. In spiritual practice, #781831 aligns with the root chakra’s protective mode: love that preserves. Designers use color #781831 when they want to signal depth with dignity. Its richness is earned through time.
Color Conversion
Convert #781831 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
#781831 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
#781831 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 #781831 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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Color Blindness Simulator
See how #781831 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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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#781831 Color FAQs
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