#7F172B Color Information
#7F172B RGB value is (127, 23, 43). The hex color red value is 127, green is 23, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 348°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 82 percent, 66 percent, 50 percent.
#7F172B Color Meaning
Color #7F172B radiates quiet intensity, noble restraint, and depth earned through time. #7F172B near-black red pulls from gemstones stored in velvet boxes—deep, luminous, and never loud. Psychologically, color #7F172B conveys passion that has matured into purpose; #7F172B feels protective, not possessive. #7F172B thrives in luxury wine labels, archival bookbinding, and legacy institutions where tradition signals trust. Unlike vibrant reds that scream urgency, #7F172B whispers consequence. Spiritually, #7F172B represents devotion that endures beyond peak emotion—commitment as daily practice. Use color #7F172B when your brand must feel timeless, not trendy, and powerful without proclamation.
Color Conversion
Convert #7F172B 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.
RGB Values & CMYK Values
RGB Values
CMYK Values
Color Variations
#7F172B 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
#7F172B 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 #7F172B 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.
Sample Text
This is how your text will look with these colors.
Large Text (18pt+)
Normal Text
UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #7F172B 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
CSS Examples
Background Color
Text Color
Sample Text
Border Color
Box Shadow
Text Shadow
Sample Text
Gradient
#7F172B Color FAQs
Frequently asked questions about #7F172B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.