Color swatch image showing #781F28 with RGB(120,31,40) values
Color swatch image showing #781F28 with RGB(120,31,40) values

#781F28 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #781F28 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#781F28 Color Information

#781F28 RGB value is (120, 31, 40). The hex color red value is 120, green is 31, and blue is 40. Its HSL format shows a hue of 354°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 74 percent, 67 percent, 53 percent.

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#781F28 Color Meaning

Color #781F28 radiates quiet intensity, noble restraint, and depth earned through time. #781F28 near-black red pulls from gemstones stored in velvet boxes—deep, luminous, and never loud. Psychologically, color #781F28 conveys passion that has matured into purpose; #781F28 feels protective, not possessive. #781F28 thrives in luxury wine labels, archival bookbinding, and legacy institutions where tradition signals trust. Unlike vibrant reds that scream urgency, #781F28 whispers consequence. Spiritually, #781F28 represents devotion that endures beyond peak emotion—commitment as daily practice. Use color #781F28 when your brand must feel timeless, not trendy, and powerful without proclamation.

Color Conversion

Convert #781F28 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
#781F28
RGB
rgb(120, 31, 40)
HSL
hsl(354°, 59%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 67%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(354°, 74%, 47%)
XYZ
8.6187 5.1262 2.5427
Yxy
5.1262 0.5292 0.3147
Hunter Lab
22.6411 0.7886 0.2028
CIE-Lab
27.0914 38.8929 17.1292

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red120 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green31 / 255 (12%)
12%
Blue40 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Yellow67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)
53%

Color Variations

#781F28 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

#781F28 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 #781F28 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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#781F28

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #781F28 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

#781F28

protanopia

#515126

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #781F28;

Text Color

color: #781F28;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #781F28;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #781F2840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #781F28;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #781F28 0%, #4c1319 100%);

#781F28 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #781F28 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.