Information about #720D17 color

#720D17 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#720D17 falls into the Red Color FamilyHigh Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(114, 13, 23) — 44.7% red, 5.1% green, 9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 40 / 36 / 55. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A vivid, lively red, #720D17 carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Aesthetic Maroon (#78081C). Nearby in the Register you will also find UP Maroon (#7B1113) and Fedefu Red (#7C1319).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(114, 13, 23)), which gives #720D17 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#720D17 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#720D17 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #720D17

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

UP Maroon color link
UP Maroon

#7B1113

Fedefu Red color link
Fedefu Red

#7C1319

Royal Maroon color link
Royal Maroon

#670E10

Crovazhan color link
Crovazhan

#7F0B16

Salsa color link
Salsa

#770C25

Pomegranate color link
Pomegranate

#660C21

Persian Plum color link
Persian Plum

#701C1C

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Madam M color link
Madam M

#610C1D

Reddy Brown color link
Reddy Brown

#6E1005

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#720D17
  • RGB114, 13, 23
  • CMYK0, 40, 36, 55
  • CSSrgb(114, 13, 23)
  • HSL354°, 80%, 25%
  • HSL Precise354.059°, 79.528%, 24.902%
  • HSV354°, 89%, 45%
  • HSB354°, 89%, 45%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.447
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.051
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • GLSLvec3(0.447, 0.051, 0.090)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.447, 0.051, 0.090, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.447, 0.051, 0.090)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB44.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB5.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID720D17
  • DECIMAL ID7474455
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01