Information about #81252D color

#81252D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #81252D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(129, 37, 45) (50.6% red, 14.5% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 36 / 33 / 49 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #81252D reads as a confidently colored earthy red and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Scarlett (#7E2530). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bullseye (#7D222B) and Flame Red (#86282E).

In RGB terms — rgb(129, 37, 45) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #81252D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. #81252D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#81252D color variations

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

#81252D 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 #81252D

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

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

I C Red color link
I C Red

#7A2031

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Raging Bull color link
Raging Bull

#7F2F2A

Lollipop color link
Lollipop

#7F2838

Sappanwood color link
Sappanwood

#7E2639

Lusty color link
Lusty

#782E2C

Rosehip color link
Rosehip

#842139

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#81252D
  • RGB129, 37, 45
  • CMYK0, 36, 33, 49
  • CSSrgb(129, 37, 45)
  • HSL355°, 55%, 33%
  • HSL Precise354.783°, 55.422%, 32.549%
  • HSV355°, 71%, 51%
  • HSB355°, 71%, 51%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.506
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.506, 0.145, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.506, 0.145, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.506, 0.145, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB50.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID81252D
  • DECIMAL ID8463661
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01