#801828 Color Information
#801828 RGB value is (128, 24, 40). The hex color red value is 128, green is 24, and blue is 40. 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, 69 percent, 50 percent.
#801828 Color Meaning
Color #801828 radiates quiet intensity, noble restraint, and depth earned through time. #801828 near-black red pulls from gemstones stored in velvet boxes—deep, luminous, and never loud. Psychologically, color #801828 conveys passion that has matured into purpose; #801828 feels protective, not possessive. #801828 thrives in luxury wine labels, archival bookbinding, and legacy institutions where tradition signals trust. Unlike vibrant reds that scream urgency, #801828 whispers consequence. Spiritually, #801828 represents devotion that endures beyond peak emotion—commitment as daily practice. Use color #801828 when your brand must feel timeless, not trendy, and powerful without proclamation.
Color Conversion
Convert #801828 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.
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Color Variations
#801828 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
#801828 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 #801828 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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Color Blindness Simulator
See how #801828 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#801828 Color FAQs
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