Information about #831B2C color

#831B2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#831B2C falls into the Red Color Family — High Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(131, 27, 44) — 51.4% red, 10.6% green, 17.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 41 / 34 / 49. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#831B2C presents itself as a vivid, lively red — one that occupies the middle of the lightness scale. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Antique Ruby (#841B2D). Slightly further away sit Bullseye (#7D222B) and Claret (#7F1734).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(131, 27, 44)), which gives #831B2C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #831B2C: 9.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.2:1 for black. No one has named #831B2C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#831B2C color variations

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#831B2C 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 #831B2C

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

Claret color link
Claret

#7F1734

I C Red color link
I C Red

#7A2031

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Rosehip color link
Rosehip

#842139

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Red Letter color link
Red Letter

#751631

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Sappanwood color link
Sappanwood

#7E2639

#831B2C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#831B2C
  • RGB131, 27, 44
  • CMYK0, 41, 34, 49
  • HSL350°, 66%, 31%
  • HSL Precise350.192°, 65.823%, 30.98%
  • HSV350°, 79%, 51%
  • HSB350°, 79%, 51%
  • HEX ID831B2C
  • DECIMAL ID8592172
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB51.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
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