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#801840 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #801840 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#801840 Color Information

#801840 RGB value is (128, 24, 64). The hex color red value is 128, green is 24, and blue is 64. Its HSL format shows a hue of 337°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of30 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 81 percent, 50 percent, 50percent.

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#801840 Color Meaning

Color #801840 embodies vinous dignity, historical depth, and restrained passion. Color #801840 is a deep, slightly purplish red named after the Bordeaux wine—rich, complex, and quietly authoritative. Unlike crimson, #801840 avoids urgency; unlike burgundy, #801840 carries more red than blue. In British and academic contexts, #801840 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 #801840 functions as a premium primary or accent. #801840 pairs powerfully with camel, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel timeless without nostalgia. Digital use is strong in dark-mode interfaces, where #801840 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 #801840 are rated as more artisanal and enduring than those in brighter reds. Symbolically, color #801840 represents passion that matures. #801840 is not the red of impulse but of reflection—aged in oak, shared in silence, remembered in detail. In spiritual practice, #801840 aligns with the root chakra’s protective mode: love that preserves. Designers use color #801840 when they want to signal depth with dignity. Its richness is earned through time.

Color Conversion

Convert #801840 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
#801840
RGB
rgb(128, 24, 64)
HSL
hsl(337°, 68%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 81%, 50%, 50%)
HSV
hsv(337°, 81%, 50%)
XYZ
10.1541 5.6126 5.3987
Yxy
5.6126 0.4797 0.2652
Hunter Lab
23.6909 1.0615 0.0498
CIE-Lab
28.4133 45.8125 3.0999

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Green24 / 255 (9%)
Blue64 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Yellow50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Key (Black)50 / 100 (50%)
50%

Color Variations

#801840 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

#801840 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 #801840 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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Normal Text

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UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #801840 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #801840;

Text Color

color: #801840;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #801840;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #80184040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #801840;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #801840 0%, #500f28 100%);

#801840 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #801840 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.