Color swatch image showing #781F2A with RGB(120,31,42) values
Color swatch image showing #781F2A with RGB(120,31,42) values

#781F2A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #781F2A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#781F2A Color Information

#781F2A RGB value is (120, 31, 42). The hex color red value is 120, green is 31, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 74 percent, 65 percent, 53 percent.

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#781F2A Color Meaning

Color #781F2A radiates quiet intensity, noble restraint, and depth earned through time. #781F2A near-black red pulls from gemstones stored in velvet boxes—deep, luminous, and never loud. Psychologically, color #781F2A conveys passion that has matured into purpose; #781F2A feels protective, not possessive. #781F2A thrives in luxury wine labels, archival bookbinding, and legacy institutions where tradition signals trust. Unlike vibrant reds that scream urgency, #781F2A whispers consequence. Spiritually, #781F2A represents devotion that endures beyond peak emotion—commitment as daily practice. Use color #781F2A when your brand must feel timeless, not trendy, and powerful without proclamation.

Color Conversion

Convert #781F2A 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
#781F2A
RGB
rgb(120, 31, 42)
HSL
hsl(353°, 59%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 65%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(353°, 74%, 47%)
XYZ
8.6536 5.1402 2.7266
Yxy
5.1402 0.5238 0.3111
Hunter Lab
22.6720 0.7942 0.1918
CIE-Lab
27.1305 39.0273 15.8506

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red120 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green31 / 255 (12%)
12%
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Yellow65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)
53%

Color Variations

#781F2A 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

#781F2A 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 #781F2A 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
#781F2A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #781F2A 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

#781F2A

protanopia

#515127

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #781F2A;

Text Color

color: #781F2A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #781F2A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #781F2A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #781F2A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #781F2A 0%, #4c131a 100%);

#781F2A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #781F2A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.