Information about #791B21 color

#791B21 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #791B21 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(121, 27, 33) (47.5% red, 10.6% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 37 / 35 / 53 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #791B21 reads as a vivid, lively red and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Crown Of Thorns (#771F1F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Persian Plum (#701C1C) and Jalapeno (#701C28).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(121, 27, 33)), which gives #791B21 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 10.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#791B21 color variations

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

#791B21 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 #791B21

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

Jalapeno color link
Jalapeno

#701C28

Fedefu Red color link
Fedefu Red

#7C1319

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Red Berry color link
Red Berry

#701F28

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Livewire color link
Livewire

#6D1C27

Heatwave color link
Heatwave

#6E2620

Salsa color link
Salsa

#770C25

Hot N Spicy color link
Hot N Spicy

#6B2320

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#791B21
  • RGB121, 27, 33
  • CMYK0, 37, 35, 53
  • CSSrgb(121, 27, 33)
  • HSL356°, 64%, 29%
  • HSL Precise356.17°, 63.514%, 29.02%
  • HSV356°, 78%, 47%
  • HSB356°, 78%, 47%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.475, 0.106, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.475, 0.106, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.475, 0.106, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID791B21
  • DECIMAL ID7936801
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01