Color swatch image showing #7C1C11 with RGB(124,28,17) values
Color swatch image showing #7C1C11 with RGB(124,28,17) values

#7C1C11 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #7C1C11 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#7C1C11 Color Information

#7C1C11 RGB value is (124, 28, 17). The hex color red value is 124, green is 28, and blue is 17. Its HSL format shows a hue of 6°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 28 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 77 percent, 86 percent, 51 percent.

#7C1C11 color swatch
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#7C1C11 Color Meaning

Color #7C1C11 conveys historical resilience, labor pride, and protective strength. Rooted in Nordic architecture, #7C1C11 deep red signals permanence and survival against harsh climates. Consequently, color #7C1C11 feels serious, weighted, and built for endurance rather than spectacle. Mentally, color #7C1C11 sharpens resolve and reinforces emotional boundaries. #7C1C11 encourages commitment and persistence, especially during demanding tasks. Unlike brighter reds, #7C1C11 tempers urgency with discipline, which makes #7C1C11 feel controlled and purposeful. From a cultural and spiritual view, color #7C1C11 symbolizes shelter, lineage, and continuity. #7C1C11 often represents the bond between people and place. At a deeper level, #7C1C11 reflects protection of values, inherited strength, and respect for long standing traditions.

Color Conversion

Convert #7C1C11 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
#7C1C11
RGB
rgb(124, 28, 17)
HSL
hsl(6°, 76%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 77%, 86%, 51%)
HSV
hsv(6°, 86%, 49%)
XYZ
8.8286 5.1561 1.0602
Yxy
5.1561 0.5868 0.3427
Hunter Lab
22.7070 0.8292 0.3048
CIE-Lab
27.1748 40.3423 31.7315

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red124 / 255 (49%)
49%
Green28 / 255 (11%)
11%
Blue17 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Yellow86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Key (Black)51 / 100 (51%)
51%

Color Variations

#7C1C11 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

#7C1C11 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 #7C1C11 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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#7C1C11

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #7C1C11 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

#7C1C11

protanopia

#525214

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #7C1C11;

Text Color

color: #7C1C11;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #7C1C11;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #7C1C1140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #7C1C11;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7C1C11 0%, #4f120b 100%);

#7C1C11 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #7C1C11 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.