Information about #801B28 color

#801B28 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #801B28 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(128, 27, 40) — 50.2% red, 10.6% green, 15.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 40 / 35 / 50. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #801B28 reads as a energetic, saturated earthy red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Antique Ruby (#841B2D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bullseye (#7D222B) and I C Red (#7A2031).

In RGB terms — rgb(128, 27, 40) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #801B28 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.0:1 (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.

#801B28 color variations

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#801B28 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 #801B28

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

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

I C Red color link
I C Red

#7A2031

Claret color link
Claret

#7F1734

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Red Letter color link
Red Letter

#751631

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

Jalapeno color link
Jalapeno

#701C28

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Red Berry color link
Red Berry

#701F28

#801B28 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#801B28
  • RGB128, 27, 40
  • CMYK0, 40, 35, 50
  • HSL352°, 65%, 30%
  • HSL Precise352.277°, 65.161%, 30.392%
  • HSV352°, 79%, 50%
  • HSB352°, 79%, 50%
  • HEX ID801B28
  • DECIMAL ID8395560
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB50.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.7%
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