Color swatch image showing Claret (#7F1734) with RGB(127,23,52) values

Claret (#7F1734) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Claret (#7F1734) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Claret (#7F1734) Color Information

Claret (#7F1734) RGB value is (127, 23, 52). The hex color red value is 127, green is 23, and blue is 52. Its HSL format shows a hue of 343°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 82 percent, 59 percent, 50 percent.

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Claret (#7F1734) Color Meaning

Claret (#7F1734) embodies vinous dignity, historical depth, and restrained passion. Claret (#7F1734) is a deep, slightly purplish red named after the Bordeaux wine—rich, complex, and quietly authoritative. Unlike crimson, it avoids urgency; unlike burgundy, it carries more red than blue. In British and academic contexts, it 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, Claret (#7F1734) functions as a premium primary or accent. It pairs powerfully with camel, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel timeless without nostalgia. Digital use is strong in dark-mode interfaces, where it adds warmth without glare. Print reproduction is excellent, especially in letterpress and embossed finishes that enhance its tactile depth. Consumer studies show products in Claret (#7F1734) are rated as more artisanal and enduring than those in brighter reds. Symbolically, Claret (#7F1734) represents passion that matures. It is not the red of impulse but of reflection—aged in oak, shared in silence, remembered in detail. In spiritual practice, it aligns with the root chakra’s protective mode: love that preserves. Designers use Claret (#7F1734) when they want to signal depth with dignity. Its richness is earned through time.

Color Conversion

Convert Claret (#7F1734) 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
#7F1734
RGB
rgb(127, 23, 52)
HSL
hsl(343°, 69%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 82%, 59%, 50%)
HSV
hsv(343°, 82%, 50%)
XYZ
9.6786 5.3728 3.7757
Yxy
5.3728 0.5141 0.2854
Hunter Lab
23.1793 0.9852 0.1417
CIE-Lab
27.7714 44.8168 10.2484

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red127 / 255 (50%)
50%
Green23 / 255 (9%)
Blue52 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Yellow59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Key (Black)50 / 100 (50%)
50%

Color Variations

Claret (#7F1734) 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

Claret (#7F1734) 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 Claret (#7F1734) 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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#7F1734

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #7F1734 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

Claret (#7F1734)

protanopia

#52512d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #7F1734;

Text Color

color: #7F1734;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #7F1734;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #7F173440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #7F1734;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7F1734 0%, #4e0e20 100%);

Claret (#7F1734) Color FAQs

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