Color swatch image showing #841B2A with RGB(132,27,42) values

#841B2A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #841B2A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#841B2A Color Information

#841B2A RGB value is (132, 27, 42). The hex color red value is 132, green is 27, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of 31 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 68 percent, 48 percent.

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#841B2A Color Meaning

Color #841B2A radiates quiet intensity, noble restraint, and depth earned through time. #841B2A near-black red pulls from gemstones stored in velvet boxes—deep, luminous, and never loud. Psychologically, color #841B2A conveys passion that has matured into purpose; #841B2A feels protective, not possessive. #841B2A thrives in luxury wine labels, archival bookbinding, and legacy institutions where tradition signals trust. Unlike vibrant reds that scream urgency, #841B2A whispers consequence. Spiritually, #841B2A represents devotion that endures beyond peak emotion—commitment as daily practice. Use color #841B2A when your brand must feel timeless, not trendy, and powerful without proclamation.

Color Conversion

Convert #841B2A 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
#841B2A
RGB
rgb(132, 27, 42)
HSL
hsl(351°, 66%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 68%, 48%)
HSV
hsv(351°, 80%, 52%)
XYZ
10.3256 5.8566 2.7767
Yxy
5.8566 0.5446 0.3089
Hunter Lab
24.2004 1.0708 0.2568
CIE-Lab
29.0477 44.4060 18.7994

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red132 / 255 (52%)
52%
Green27 / 255 (11%)
11%
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)48 / 100 (48%)
48%

Color Variations

#841B2A 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

#841B2A 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 #841B2A 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 AAA

Normal Text

9.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #841B2A 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: #841B2A;

Text Color

color: #841B2A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #841B2A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #841B2A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #841B2A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #841B2A 0%, #51111a 100%);

#841B2A Color FAQs

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