Information about #782517 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #782517 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(120, 37, 23) — 47.1% red, 14.5% green, 9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 33 / 38 / 53. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#782517 presents itself as a energetic, saturated earthy red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Crown Of Thorns (#771F1F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Persian Plum (#701C1C) and Heatwave (#6E2620).

The recipe behind #782517 is rgb(120, 37, 23), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #782517 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.1:1. #782517 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#782517 color variations

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#782517 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 #782517

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

Persian Plum color link
Persian Plum

#701C1C

Heatwave color link
Heatwave

#6E2620

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Cypress Bark color link
Cypress Bark

#752E23

Smokey Topaz color link
Smokey Topaz

#832A0D

Hot N Spicy color link
Hot N Spicy

#6B2320

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

Fedefu Red color link
Fedefu Red

#7C1319

Kakaramea color link
Kakaramea

#6E2C25

#782517 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#782517
  • RGB120, 37, 23
  • CMYK0, 33, 38, 53
  • HSL9°, 68%, 28%
  • HSL Precise8.66°, 67.832%, 28.039%
  • HSV9°, 81%, 47%
  • HSB9°, 81%, 47%
  • HEX ID782517
  • DECIMAL ID7873815
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB47.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9%
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