Color swatch image showing #841B1B with RGB(132,27,27) values
Color swatch image showing #841B1B with RGB(132,27,27) values

#841B1B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #841B1B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#841B1B Color Information

#841B1B RGB value is (132, 27, 27). The hex color red value is 132, green is 27, and blue is 27. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of 31 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 80 percent, 48 percent.

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#841B1B Color Meaning

Color #841B1B conveys historical resilience, labor pride, and protective strength. Rooted in Nordic architecture, #841B1B deep red signals permanence and survival against harsh climates. Consequently, color #841B1B feels serious, weighted, and built for endurance rather than spectacle. Mentally, color #841B1B sharpens resolve and reinforces emotional boundaries. #841B1B encourages commitment and persistence, especially during demanding tasks. Unlike brighter reds, #841B1B tempers urgency with discipline, which makes #841B1B feel controlled and purposeful. From a cultural and spiritual view, color #841B1B symbolizes shelter, lineage, and continuity. #841B1B often represents the bond between people and place. At a deeper level, #841B1B reflects protection of values, inherited strength, and respect for long standing traditions.

Color Conversion

Convert #841B1B 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
#841B1B
RGB
rgb(132, 27, 27)
HSL
hsl(0°, 66%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 80%, 48%)
HSV
hsv(0°, 80%, 52%)
XYZ
10.1055 5.7685 1.6177
Yxy
5.7685 0.5777 0.3298
Hunter Lab
24.0177 1.0322 0.3301
CIE-Lab
28.8208 43.6766 28.1097

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red132 / 255 (52%)
52%
Green27 / 255 (11%)
11%
Blue27 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Key (Black)48 / 100 (48%)
48%

Color Variations

#841B1B 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

#841B1B 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 #841B1B 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
#841B1B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #841B1B 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

#841B1B

protanopia

#57561b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #841B1B;

Text Color

color: #841B1B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #841B1B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #841B1B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #841B1B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #841B1B 0%, #511111 100%);

#841B1B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #841B1B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.