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#7C0A2C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #7C0A2C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#7C0A2C Color Information

#7C0A2C RGB value is (124, 10, 44). The hex color red value is 124, green is 10, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 342°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of26 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 92 percent, 65 percent, 51percent.

#7C0A2C
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#7C0A2C Color Meaning

color #7C0A2C embodies vinous dignity, historical depth, and restrained passion. Color #7C0A2C is a deep, slightly purplish red named after the Bordeaux wine—rich, complex, and quietly authoritative. Unlike crimson, #7C0A2C avoids urgency; unlike burgundy, #7C0A2C carries more red than blue. In British and academic contexts, #7C0A2C 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 #7C0A2C functions as a premium primary or accent. #7C0A2C pairs powerfully with camel, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel timeless without nostalgia. Digital use is strong in dark-mode interfaces, where #7C0A2C 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 #7C0A2C are rated as more artisanal and enduring than those in brighter reds. Symbolically, color #7C0A2C represents passion that matures. #7C0A2C is not the red of impulse but of reflection—aged in oak, shared in silence, remembered in detail. In spiritual practice, #7C0A2C aligns with the root chakra’s protective mode: love that preserves. Designers use color #7C0A2C when they want to signal depth with dignity. Its richness is earned through time.

Color Conversion

Convert #7C0A2C 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
#7C0A2C
RGB
rgb(124, 10, 44)
HSL
hsl(342°, 85%, 26%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 92%, 65%, 51%)
HSV
hsv(342°, 92%, 49%)
XYZ
8.8753 4.6840 2.8192
Yxy
4.6840 0.5419 0.2860
Hunter Lab
21.6426 0.8900 0.1455
CIE-Lab
25.8149 46.6031 12.9269

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red124 / 255 (49%)
49%
Green10 / 255 (4%)
Blue44 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Yellow65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Key (Black)51 / 100 (51%)
51%

Color Variations

#7C0A2C 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

#7C0A2C 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 #7C0A2C 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

10.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #7C0A2C 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

#7C0A2C

protanopia

#4b4a24

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #7C0A2C;

Text Color

color: #7C0A2C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #7C0A2C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #7C0A2C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #7C0A2C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7C0A2C 0%, #4e061c 100%);

#7C0A2C Color FAQs

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