Information about #7E2A2E color

#7E2A2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #7E2A2E belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(126, 42, 46) — 49.4% red, 16.5% green, 18% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 33 / 31 / 51. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#7E2A2E is a clearly saturated warm red 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 Scarlett (#7E2530). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Raging Bull (#7F2F2A) and Lusty (#782E2C).

The recipe behind #7E2A2E is rgb(126, 42, 46), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #7E2A2E: 9.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for black. #7E2A2E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#7E2A2E color variations

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#7E2A2E 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 #7E2A2E

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

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Raging Bull color link
Raging Bull

#7F2F2A

Lusty color link
Lusty

#782E2C

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Tamarillo color link
Tamarillo

#752B2F

Erica color link
Erica

#81332D

Paprika color link
Paprika

#7C2D37

Lollipop color link
Lollipop

#7F2838

Vixen color link
Vixen

#81342B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7E2A2E
  • RGB126, 42, 46
  • CMYK0, 33, 31, 51
  • CSSrgb(126, 42, 46)
  • HSL357°, 50%, 33%
  • HSL Precise357.143°, 50%, 32.941%
  • HSV357°, 67%, 49%
  • HSB357°, 67%, 49%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.494, 0.165, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.494, 0.165, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.494, 0.165, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB49.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID7E2A2E
  • DECIMAL ID8268334
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01