Information about #812C2D color

#812C2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #812C2D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(129, 44, 45) — 50.6% red, 17.3% green, 17.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 33 / 33 / 49. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#812C2D presents itself as a confidently colored red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Raging Bull (#7F2F2A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Flame Red (#86282E) and Erica (#81332D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(129, 44, 45)), which gives #812C2D its character. If you plan to put text on a #812C2D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. #812C2D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#812C2D color variations

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#812C2D 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 #812C2D

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

Raging Bull color link
Raging Bull

#7F2F2A

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Erica color link
Erica

#81332D

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Vixen color link
Vixen

#81342B

Lusty color link
Lusty

#782E2C

Mustang color link
Mustang

#7F352E

Dawnbreaker color link
Dawnbreaker

#813125

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Paprika color link
Paprika

#7C2D37

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#812C2D
  • RGB129, 44, 45
  • CMYK0, 33, 33, 49
  • CSSrgb(129, 44, 45)
  • HSL359°, 49%, 34%
  • HSL Precise359.294°, 49.133%, 33.922%
  • HSV359°, 66%, 51%
  • HSB359°, 66%, 51%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.506
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.506, 0.173, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.506, 0.173, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.506, 0.173, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB50.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID812C2D
  • DECIMAL ID8465453
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01