Information about #7C2222 color

#7C2222 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#7C2222 falls into the Red Color FamilyModerate Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(124, 34, 34) — 48.6% red, 13.3% green, 13.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 35 / 35 / 51. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#7C2222 presents itself as a confidently colored red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Crown Of Thorns (#771F1F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bullseye (#7D222B) and Red Berry (#701F28).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(124, 34, 34)), which gives #7C2222 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #7C2222: 10.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.1:1 for black. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #7C2222 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#7C2222 color variations

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

#7C2222 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 #7C2222

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

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Red Berry color link
Red Berry

#701F28

Cypress Bark color link
Cypress Bark

#752E23

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Heatwave color link
Heatwave

#6E2620

Persian Plum color link
Persian Plum

#701C1C

Jalapeno color link
Jalapeno

#701C28

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

I C Red color link
I C Red

#7A2031

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Raging Bull color link
Raging Bull

#7F2F2A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7C2222
  • RGB124, 34, 34
  • CMYK0, 35, 35, 51
  • CSSrgb(124, 34, 34)
  • HSL0°, 57%, 31%
  • HSL Precise0°, 56.962%, 30.98%
  • HSV0°, 73%, 49%
  • HSB0°, 73%, 49%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • GLSLvec3(0.486, 0.133, 0.133)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.486, 0.133, 0.133, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.486, 0.133, 0.133)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID7C2222
  • DECIMAL ID8135202
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01