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#98001F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #98001F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#98001F Color Information

#98001F RGB value is (152, 0, 31). The hex color red value is 152, green is 0, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 348°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of30 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 80 percent, 40percent.

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#98001F Color Meaning

Color #98001F embodies historical richness, organic intensity, and regal restraint. Color #98001F 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, #98001F carries biological origin, linking #98001F to both luxury and labor. In art history, color #98001F 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 #98001F serves as a luxurious alternative to burgundy or oxblood. #98001F works beautifully in wine labels, heritage fashion, and editorial design where tactility matters. Digital use requires brightness adjustment—#98001F can appear near-black on OLED screens—but when lit correctly, #98001F reveals complex undertones. Research on color and perceived value shows that deep organic reds like color #98001F increase willingness to pay in premium product categories, likely due to subconscious associations with rarity and craft. Symbolically, color #98001F represents beauty born of transformation—life made pigment. #98001F honors the labor behind luxury. In spiritual contexts, #98001F connects to the root chakra’s nourishing aspect: strength that shelters. Designers choose color #98001F when they want richness without flash. Its power lies in its story: every shade whispers of history, not hype.

Color Conversion

Convert #98001F 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
#98001F
RGB
rgb(152, 0, 31)
HSL
hsl(348°, 100%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 80%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(348°, 100%, 60%)
XYZ
13.1962 6.7743 1.9084
Yxy
6.7743 0.6031 0.3096
Hunter Lab
26.0275 1.6352 0.4195
CIE-Lab
31.2875 55.0793 29.5787

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red152 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#98001F 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

#98001F 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 #98001F 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+)

8.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #98001F 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

#98001F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #98001F;

Text Color

color: #98001F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #98001F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #98001F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #98001F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #98001F 0%, #5f0013 100%);

#98001F Color FAQs

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