Color swatch image showing #92001B with RGB(146,0,27) values
Color swatch image showing #92001B with RGB(146,0,27) values

#92001B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #92001B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#92001B Color Information

#92001B RGB value is (146, 0, 27). The hex color red value is 146, green is 0, and blue is 27. Its HSL format shows a hue of 349°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 82 percent, 43 percent.

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#92001B Color Meaning

Color #92001B embodies historical richness, organic intensity, and regal restraint. Color #92001B is a deep, slightly blue-based red originally derived from crushed cochineal insects—a pigment prized since antiquity for its permanence and depth. Unlike synthetic reds, #92001B carries biological origin, linking #92001B to both luxury and labor. In art history, color #92001B appeared in Renaissance robes and royal textiles, signaling wealth earned through global trade. Psychologically, such earthy reds evoke warmth, protection, and grounded passion—less urgent than scarlet, more enduring. In modern design, color #92001B serves as a luxurious alternative to burgundy or oxblood. #92001B works beautifully in wine labels, heritage fashion, and editorial design where tactility matters. Digital use requires brightness adjustment—#92001B can appear near-black on OLED screens—but when lit correctly, #92001B reveals complex undertones. Research on color and perceived value shows that deep organic reds like color #92001B increase willingness to pay in premium product categories, likely due to subconscious associations with rarity and craft. Symbolically, color #92001B represents beauty born of transformation—life made pigment. #92001B honors the labor behind luxury. In spiritual contexts, #92001B connects to the root chakra’s nourishing aspect: strength that shelters. Designers choose color #92001B when they want richness without flash. Its power lies in its story: every shade whispers of history, not hype.

Color Conversion

Convert #92001B 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
#92001B
RGB
rgb(146, 0, 27)
HSL
hsl(349°, 100%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 82%, 43%)
HSV
hsv(349°, 100%, 57%)
XYZ
12.0519 6.1901 1.5965
Yxy
6.1901 0.6075 0.3120
Hunter Lab
24.8799 1.4268 0.3772
CIE-Lab
29.8872 53.4044 30.1641

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red146 / 255 (57%)
57%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue27 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Key (Black)43 / 100 (43%)
43%

Color Variations

#92001B 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

#92001B 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 #92001B 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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#92001B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #92001B 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

#92001B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #92001B;

Text Color

color: #92001B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #92001B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #92001B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #92001B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #92001B 0%, #5c0011 100%);

#92001B Color FAQs

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