Color swatch image showing #820012 with RGB(130,0,18) values
Color swatch image showing #820012 with RGB(130,0,18) values

#820012 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #820012 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#820012 Color Information

#820012 RGB value is (130, 0, 18). The hex color red value is 130, green is 0, and blue is 18. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 25 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 86 percent, 49 percent.

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#820012 Color Meaning

Color #820012 conveys power, danger, and dramatic intensity. #820012 dark, deep red borders on maroon, evoking seriousness and emotional depth. Psychologically, color #820012 can heighten alertness, assertiveness, and concentration. #820012 provokes awareness and signals caution while maintaining a strong emotional presence. Culturally, color #820012 references myths, theatrical expression, and symbolic danger. Spiritually, #820012 represents controlled intensity, the transformation of strong emotions, and disciplined courage.

Color Conversion

Convert #820012 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
#820012
RGB
rgb(130, 0, 18)
HSL
hsl(352°, 100%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 86%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(352°, 100%, 51%)
XYZ
9.3151 4.7895 1.0058
Yxy
4.7895 0.6165 0.3170
Hunter Lab
21.8849 0.9691 0.2715
CIE-Lab
26.1264 48.9465 30.6678

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red130 / 255 (51%)
51%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue18 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Key (Black)49 / 100 (49%)
49%

Color Variations

#820012 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

#820012 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 #820012 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.

#FFFFFF
#820012

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #820012 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

#820012

protanopia

#4a490e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #820012;

Text Color

color: #820012;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #820012;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #82001240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #820012;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #820012 0%, #51000b 100%);

#820012 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #820012 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.