Color swatch image showing #800017 with RGB(128,0,23) values

#800017 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #800017 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#800017 Color Information

#800017 RGB value is (128, 0, 23). The hex color red value is 128, green is 0, and blue is 23. Its HSL format shows a hue of 349°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 25 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 82 percent, 50 percent.

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#800017 Color Meaning

Color #800017 conveys power, danger, and dramatic intensity. #800017 dark, deep red borders on maroon, evoking seriousness and emotional depth. Psychologically, color #800017 can heighten alertness, assertiveness, and concentration. #800017 provokes awareness and signals caution while maintaining a strong emotional presence. Culturally, color #800017 references myths, theatrical expression, and symbolic danger. Spiritually, #800017 represents controlled intensity, the transformation of strong emotions, and disciplined courage.

Color Conversion

Convert #800017 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
#800017
RGB
rgb(128, 0, 23)
HSL
hsl(349°, 100%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 82%, 50%)
HSV
hsv(349°, 100%, 50%)
XYZ
9.0567 4.6511 1.2310
Yxy
4.6511 0.6063 0.3113
Hunter Lab
21.5664 0.9295 0.2437
CIE-Lab
25.7166 48.5619 27.0371

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue23 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Key (Black)50 / 100 (50%)
50%

Color Variations

#800017 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

#800017 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 #800017 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
#800017

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #800017 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

#800017

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #800017;

Text Color

color: #800017;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #800017;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #80001740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #800017;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #800017 0%, #51000f 100%);

#800017 Color FAQs

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