Information about #7E240C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #7E240C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(126, 36, 12) (49.4% red, 14.1% green, 4.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 35 / 45 / 51 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#7E240C is a energetic, saturated earthy red that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Reddish Brown (#7F2B0A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Smokey Topaz (#832A0D) and Kenyan Copper (#7C1C05).

In RGB terms — rgb(126, 36, 12) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #7E240C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#7E240C color variations

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#7E240C 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 #7E240C

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

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7E240C
  • RGB126, 36, 12
  • CMYK0, 35, 45, 51
  • HSL13°, 83%, 27%
  • HSL Precise12.632°, 82.609%, 27.059%
  • HSV13°, 90%, 49%
  • HSB13°, 90%, 49%
  • HEX ID7E240C
  • DECIMAL ID8266764
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB49.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.7%
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