Color swatch image showing #841B1D with RGB(132,27,29) values
Color swatch image showing #841B1D with RGB(132,27,29) values

#841B1D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #841B1D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#841B1D Color Information

#841B1D RGB value is (132, 27, 29). The hex color red value is 132, green is 27, and blue is 29. Its HSL format shows a hue of 359°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of 31 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 78 percent, 48 percent.

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#841B1D Color Meaning

Color #841B1D conveys historical resilience, labor pride, and protective strength. Rooted in Nordic architecture, #841B1D deep red signals permanence and survival against harsh climates. Consequently, color #841B1D feels serious, weighted, and built for endurance rather than spectacle. Mentally, color #841B1D sharpens resolve and reinforces emotional boundaries. #841B1D encourages commitment and persistence, especially during demanding tasks. Unlike brighter reds, #841B1D tempers urgency with discipline, which makes #841B1D feel controlled and purposeful. From a cultural and spiritual view, color #841B1D symbolizes shelter, lineage, and continuity. #841B1D often represents the bond between people and place. At a deeper level, #841B1D reflects protection of values, inherited strength, and respect for long standing traditions.

Color Conversion

Convert #841B1D 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
#841B1D
RGB
rgb(132, 27, 29)
HSL
hsl(359°, 66%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 78%, 48%)
HSV
hsv(359°, 80%, 52%)
XYZ
10.1294 5.7781 1.7438
Yxy
5.7781 0.5739 0.3273
Hunter Lab
24.0377 1.0364 0.3222
CIE-Lab
28.8456 43.7566 26.9070

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red132 / 255 (52%)
52%
Green27 / 255 (11%)
11%
Blue29 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Key (Black)48 / 100 (48%)
48%

Color Variations

#841B1D 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

#841B1D 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 #841B1D 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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#841B1D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #841B1D 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

#841B1D

protanopia

#57561d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #841B1D;

Text Color

color: #841B1D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #841B1D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #841B1D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #841B1D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #841B1D 0%, #511112 100%);

#841B1D Color FAQs

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