Color swatch image showing #78185E with RGB(120,24,94) values

#78185E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #78185E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#78185E Color Information

#78185E RGB value is (120, 24, 94). The hex color red value is 120, green is 24, and blue is 94. Its HSL format shows a hue of 316°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 28 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 22 percent, 53 percent.

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#78185E Color Meaning

Color #78185E expresses depth, restraint, and refined intensity. #78185E dark purple red feels deliberate and controlled. Consequently, color #78185E suggests maturity and authority. Psychologically, color #78185E promotes focus and emotional discipline. #78185E supports introspection and deliberate action. Symbolically, color #78185E connects to luxury, intellectual power, and cultivated strength. Spiritually, #78185E reflects inner mastery and emotional depth.

Color Conversion

Convert #78185E 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
#78185E
RGB
rgb(120, 24, 94)
HSL
hsl(316°, 67%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 22%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(316°, 80%, 47%)
XYZ
10.0927 5.4545 11.1105
Yxy
5.4545 0.3786 0.2046
Hunter Lab
23.3549 1.0658 -0.3560
CIE-Lab
27.9922 47.1484 -17.6105

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red120 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green24 / 255 (9%)
Blue94 / 255 (37%)
37%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)
53%

Color Variations

#78185E 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

#78185E 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 #78185E 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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #78185E 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

#78185E

protanopia

#4e4e4d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #78185E;

Text Color

color: #78185E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #78185E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #78185E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #78185E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78185E 0%, #4b0f3b 100%);

#78185E Color FAQs

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