Color swatch image showing #85010B with RGB(133,1,11) values

#85010B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #85010B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#85010B Color Information

#85010B RGB value is (133, 1, 11). The hex color red value is 133, green is 1, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 355°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 26 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 99 percent, 92 percent, 48 percent.

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#85010B Color Meaning

Color #85010B conveys power, danger, and dramatic intensity. #85010B dark, deep red borders on maroon, evoking seriousness and emotional depth. Psychologically, color #85010B can heighten alertness, assertiveness, and concentration. #85010B provokes awareness and signals caution while maintaining a strong emotional presence. Culturally, color #85010B references myths, theatrical expression, and symbolic danger. Spiritually, #85010B represents controlled intensity, the transformation of strong emotions, and disciplined courage.

Color Conversion

Convert #85010B 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
#85010B
RGB
rgb(133, 1, 11)
HSL
hsl(355°, 99%, 26%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 99%, 92%, 48%)
HSV
hsv(355°, 99%, 52%)
XYZ
9.7441 5.0324 0.7744
Yxy
5.0324 0.6266 0.3236
Hunter Lab
22.4330 1.0347 0.3111
CIE-Lab
26.8269 49.4132 35.1769

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red133 / 255 (52%)
52%
Green1 / 255 (0%)
Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Yellow92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Key (Black)48 / 100 (48%)
48%

Color Variations

#85010B 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

#85010B 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 #85010B 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
#85010B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #85010B 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

#85010B

protanopia

#4c4b09

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #85010B;

Text Color

color: #85010B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #85010B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #85010B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #85010B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #85010B 0%, #530007 100%);

#85010B Color FAQs

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