Information about #74182A color

#74182A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #74182A belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(116, 24, 42) — 45.5% red, 9.4% green, 16.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 36 / 29 / 55. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #74182A reads as a vivid, lively warm red and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Jalapeno (#701C28). Nearby in the Register you will also find Red Letter (#751631) and Red Berry (#701F28).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(116, 24, 42)), which gives #74182A its character. If you plan to put text on a #74182A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #74182A is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#74182A color variations

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

#74182A 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 #74182A

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

Jalapeno color link
Jalapeno

#701C28

Red Letter color link
Red Letter

#751631

Red Berry color link
Red Berry

#701F28

Livewire color link
Livewire

#6D1C27

I C Red color link
I C Red

#7A2031

X Factor color link
X Factor

#681B2B

Salsa color link
Salsa

#770C25

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Claret color link
Claret

#7F1734

Breakfree color link
Breakfree

#65192A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#74182A
  • RGB116, 24, 42
  • CMYK0, 36, 29, 55
  • CSSrgb(116, 24, 42)
  • HSL348°, 66%, 27%
  • HSL Precise348.261°, 65.714%, 27.451%
  • HSV348°, 79%, 45%
  • HSB348°, 79%, 45%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.094
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.455, 0.094, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.455, 0.094, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.455, 0.094, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID74182A
  • DECIMAL ID7608362
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01