Color swatch image showing #781F27 with RGB(120,31,39) values
Color swatch image showing #781F27 with RGB(120,31,39) values

#781F27 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #781F27 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#781F27 Color Information

#781F27 RGB value is (120, 31, 39). The hex color red value is 120, green is 31, and blue is 39. Its HSL format shows a hue of 355°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 74 percent, 68 percent, 53 percent.

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#781F27 Color Meaning

Color #781F27 embodies solemn passion, deep value, and hidden intensity. #781F27 very dark, slightly brownish red is the color of old wine, dried blood, and garnets in shadow, suggesting a profound, internalized fire. Psychologically, color #781F27 is weighty, introspective, and powerful, conveying deep emotion, solemn commitment, and a fierce protectiveness that is kept under strict control. #781F27 sobers and grounds, pulling intense feeling inward and giving #781F27 a dignified, almost sacred gravity. #781F27 color is love and willpower in their most concentrated form. Symbolically, color #781F27 represents the lifeblood of tradition, passion that fuels endurance, and a vow sealed in silence. #781F27 is the color of a family crest or a sacred relic. Culturally, #781F27 appears in formal heraldry, liturgical vestments for martyrs, and luxury branding where exclusivity and depth are key messages. Color #781F27 is not a color of display; #781F27 is a color of conviction, representing the deep, often unseen substrate of powerful feeling and legacy.

Color Conversion

Convert #781F27 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
#781F27
RGB
rgb(120, 31, 39)
HSL
hsl(355°, 59%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 68%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(355°, 74%, 47%)
XYZ
8.6019 5.1195 2.4543
Yxy
5.1195 0.5318 0.3165
Hunter Lab
22.6263 0.7859 0.2081
CIE-Lab
27.0726 38.8281 17.7673

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red120 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green31 / 255 (12%)
12%
Blue39 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)
53%

Color Variations

#781F27 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

#781F27 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 #781F27 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.

#FFFFFF
#781F27

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #781F27 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

#781F27

protanopia

#515125

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #781F27;

Text Color

color: #781F27;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #781F27;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #781F2740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #781F27;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #781F27 0%, #4c1318 100%);

#781F27 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #781F27 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.