Information about Tuscan Red color

#7C4848 - Tuscan Red color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #7C4848, known as "Tuscan Red", is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(124, 72, 72) — 48.6% red, 28.2% green, 28.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 20 / 20 / 51. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#7C4848 presents itself as a mildly saturated red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Intrigue (#814743). Nearby in the Register you will also find Crossroads (#734949) and Brownish Purple (#76424E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(124, 72, 72)), which gives #7C4848 its character. If you plan to put text on a #7C4848 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. The name "Tuscan Red" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Tuscan Red color variations

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

Tuscan Red 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 Tuscan Red

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Intrigue color link
Intrigue

#814743

Crossroads color link
Crossroads

#734949

Orbit color link
Orbit

#874748

Copperhead color link
Copperhead

#755148

Antique Red color link
Antique Red

#7D4F51

Lumberjack color link
Lumberjack

#724B43

Rosy Finch color link
Rosy Finch

#7F4E52

Tosca color link
Tosca

#744042

Nutmeg color link
Nutmeg

#7E4A3B

Tuscan Red color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7C4848
  • RGB124, 72, 72
  • CMYK0, 20, 20, 51
  • HSL0°, 27%, 38%
  • HSL Precise0°, 26.531%, 38.431%
  • HSV0°, 42%, 49%
  • HSB0°, 42%, 49%
  • HEX ID7C4848
  • DECIMAL ID8144968
  • Name Length10
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.2%
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