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#800039 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #800039 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#800039 Color Information

#800039 RGB value is (128, 0, 57). The hex color red value is 128, green is 0, and blue is 57. Its HSL format shows a hue of 333°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of25 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 55 percent, 50percent.

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#800039 Color Meaning

Color #800039 embodies vinous dignity, historical depth, and restrained passion. Color #800039 is a deep, slightly purplish red named after the Bordeaux wine—rich, complex, and quietly authoritative. Unlike crimson, #800039 avoids urgency; unlike burgundy, #800039 carries more red than blue. In British and academic contexts, #800039 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 #800039 functions as a premium primary or accent. #800039 pairs powerfully with camel, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel timeless without nostalgia. Digital use is strong in dark-mode interfaces, where #800039 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 #800039 are rated as more artisanal and enduring than those in brighter reds. Symbolically, color #800039 represents passion that matures. #800039 is not the red of impulse but of reflection—aged in oak, shared in silence, remembered in detail. In spiritual practice, #800039 aligns with the root chakra’s protective mode: love that preserves. Designers use color #800039 when they want to signal depth with dignity. Its richness is earned through time.

Color Conversion

Convert #800039 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
#800039
RGB
rgb(128, 0, 57)
HSL
hsl(333°, 100%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 55%, 50%)
HSV
hsv(333°, 100%, 50%)
XYZ
9.6406 4.8846 4.3056
Yxy
4.8846 0.5120 0.2594
Hunter Lab
22.1011 1.0270 0.0660
CIE-Lab
26.4034 50.4069 4.9716

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue57 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Key (Black)50 / 100 (50%)
50%

Color Variations

#800039 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

#800039 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 #800039 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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#800039

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #800039 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

#800039

protanopia

#49472b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #800039;

Text Color

color: #800039;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #800039;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #80003940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #800039;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #800039 0%, #510025 100%);

#800039 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #800039 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.