Color swatch image showing #801820 with RGB(128,24,32) values

#801820 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #801820 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#801820 Color Information

#801820 RGB value is (128, 24, 32). The hex color red value is 128, green is 24, and blue is 32. Its HSL format shows a hue of 355°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 81 percent, 75 percent, 50 percent.

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#801820 Color Meaning

Color #801820 conveys historical resilience, labor pride, and protective strength. Rooted in Nordic architecture, #801820 deep red signals permanence and survival against harsh climates. Consequently, color #801820 feels serious, weighted, and built for endurance rather than spectacle. Mentally, color #801820 sharpens resolve and reinforces emotional boundaries. #801820 encourages commitment and persistence, especially during demanding tasks. Unlike brighter reds, #801820 tempers urgency with discipline, which makes #801820 feel controlled and purposeful. From a cultural and spiritual view, color #801820 symbolizes shelter, lineage, and continuity. #801820 often represents the bond between people and place. At a deeper level, #801820 reflects protection of values, inherited strength, and respect for long standing traditions.

Color Conversion

Convert #801820 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
#801820
RGB
rgb(128, 24, 32)
HSL
hsl(355°, 68%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 81%, 75%, 50%)
HSV
hsv(355°, 81%, 50%)
XYZ
9.4894 5.3467 1.8984
Yxy
5.3467 0.5671 0.3195
Hunter Lab
23.1229 0.9475 0.2674
CIE-Lab
27.7006 43.5903 23.4854

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Green24 / 255 (9%)
Blue32 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Yellow75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Key (Black)50 / 100 (50%)
50%

Color Variations

#801820 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

#801820 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 #801820 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #801820 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

#801820

protanopia

#53521e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #801820;

Text Color

color: #801820;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #801820;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #80182040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #801820;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #801820 0%, #500f15 100%);

#801820 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #801820 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.