Color swatch image showing #801827 with RGB(128,24,39) values

#801827 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #801827 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#801827 Color Information

#801827 RGB value is (128, 24, 39). The hex color red value is 128, green is 24, and blue is 39. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 81 percent, 70 percent, 50 percent.

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#801827 Color Meaning

Color #801827 radiates quiet intensity, noble restraint, and depth earned through time. #801827 near-black red pulls from gemstones stored in velvet boxes—deep, luminous, and never loud. Psychologically, color #801827 conveys passion that has matured into purpose; #801827 feels protective, not possessive. #801827 thrives in luxury wine labels, archival bookbinding, and legacy institutions where tradition signals trust. Unlike vibrant reds that scream urgency, #801827 whispers consequence. Spiritually, #801827 represents devotion that endures beyond peak emotion—commitment as daily practice. Use color #801827 when your brand must feel timeless, not trendy, and powerful without proclamation.

Color Conversion

Convert #801827 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
#801827
RGB
rgb(128, 24, 39)
HSL
hsl(351°, 68%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 81%, 70%, 50%)
HSV
hsv(351°, 81%, 50%)
XYZ
9.5949 5.3889 2.4539
Yxy
5.3889 0.5502 0.3090
Hunter Lab
23.2140 0.9654 0.2336
CIE-Lab
27.8153 43.9524 19.0504

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Green24 / 255 (9%)
Blue39 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Yellow70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Key (Black)50 / 100 (50%)
50%

Color Variations

#801827 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

#801827 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 #801827 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #801827 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

#801827

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #801827;

Text Color

color: #801827;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #801827;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #80182740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #801827;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #801827 0%, #500f19 100%);

#801827 Color FAQs

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