Color swatch image showing #80182A with RGB(128,24,42) values
Color swatch image showing #80182A with RGB(128,24,42) values

#80182A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #80182A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#80182A Color Information

#80182A RGB value is (128, 24, 42). The hex color red value is 128, green is 24, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 350°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 81 percent, 67 percent, 50 percent.

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#80182A Color Meaning

Color #80182A radiates quiet intensity, noble restraint, and depth earned through time. #80182A near-black red pulls from gemstones stored in velvet boxes—deep, luminous, and never loud. Psychologically, color #80182A conveys passion that has matured into purpose; #80182A feels protective, not possessive. #80182A thrives in luxury wine labels, archival bookbinding, and legacy institutions where tradition signals trust. Unlike vibrant reds that scream urgency, #80182A whispers consequence. Spiritually, #80182A represents devotion that endures beyond peak emotion—commitment as daily practice. Use color #80182A when your brand must feel timeless, not trendy, and powerful without proclamation.

Color Conversion

Convert #80182A 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
#80182A
RGB
rgb(128, 24, 42)
HSL
hsl(350°, 68%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 81%, 67%, 50%)
HSV
hsv(350°, 81%, 50%)
XYZ
9.6466 5.4096 2.7262
Yxy
5.4096 0.5425 0.3042
Hunter Lab
23.2585 0.9741 0.2169
CIE-Lab
27.8713 44.1286 17.1302

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Green24 / 255 (9%)
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Yellow67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Key (Black)50 / 100 (50%)
50%

Color Variations

#80182A 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

#80182A 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 #80182A 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

10.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #80182A 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

#80182A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #80182A;

Text Color

color: #80182A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #80182A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #80182A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #80182A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #80182A 0%, #500f1a 100%);

#80182A Color FAQs

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