Color swatch image showing #7F173B with RGB(127,23,59) values

#7F173B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #7F173B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#7F173B Color Information

#7F173B RGB value is (127, 23, 59). The hex color red value is 127, green is 23, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 339°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 82 percent, 54 percent, 50 percent.

#7F173B color swatch
Share

#7F173B Color Meaning

Color #7F173B embodies vinous dignity, historical depth, and restrained passion. Color #7F173B is a deep, slightly purplish red named after the Bordeaux wine—rich, complex, and quietly authoritative. Unlike crimson, #7F173B avoids urgency; unlike burgundy, #7F173B carries more red than blue. In British and academic contexts, #7F173B 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 #7F173B functions as a premium primary or accent. #7F173B pairs powerfully with camel, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel timeless without nostalgia. Digital use is strong in dark-mode interfaces, where #7F173B 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 #7F173B are rated as more artisanal and enduring than those in brighter reds. Symbolically, color #7F173B represents passion that matures. #7F173B is not the red of impulse but of reflection—aged in oak, shared in silence, remembered in detail. In spiritual practice, #7F173B aligns with the root chakra’s protective mode: love that preserves. Designers use color #7F173B when they want to signal depth with dignity. Its richness is earned through time.

Color Conversion

Convert #7F173B 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
#7F173B
RGB
rgb(127, 23, 59)
HSL
hsl(339°, 69%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 82%, 54%, 50%)
HSV
hsv(339°, 82%, 50%)
XYZ
9.8482 5.4406 4.6688
Yxy
5.4406 0.4935 0.2726
Hunter Lab
23.3251 1.0142 0.0863
CIE-Lab
27.9548 45.3818 5.7822

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red127 / 255 (50%)
50%
Green23 / 255 (9%)
Blue59 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Yellow54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Key (Black)50 / 100 (50%)
50%

Color Variations

#7F173B 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

#7F173B 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 #7F173B 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
#7F173B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #7F173B 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

#7F173B

protanopia

#525132

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #7F173B;

Text Color

color: #7F173B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #7F173B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #7F173B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #7F173B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7F173B 0%, #4e0e25 100%);

#7F173B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #7F173B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.