Information about #601824 color

#601824 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #601824 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(96, 24, 36) — 37.6% red, 9.4% green, 14.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 28 / 24 / 62. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#601824 is a strongly colored warm red that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Pohutukawa (#651C26). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Luxury Burgundy (#641226) and Breakfree (#65192A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(96, 24, 36)), which gives #601824 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #601824: 12.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:62), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #601824 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#601824 color variations

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

#601824 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 #601824

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

Pohutukawa color link
Pohutukawa

#651C26

Breakfree color link
Breakfree

#65192A

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Rata color link
Rata

#5D1F1E

Rendezvous color link
Rendezvous

#561426

X Factor color link
X Factor

#681B2B

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Renegade color link
Renegade

#592228

Pomegranate color link
Pomegranate

#660C21

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#601824
  • RGB96, 24, 36
  • CMYK0, 28, 24, 62
  • CSSrgb(96, 24, 36)
  • HSL350°, 60%, 24%
  • HSL Precise350°, 60%, 23.529%
  • HSV350°, 75%, 38%
  • HSB350°, 75%, 38%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.376
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.094
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • GLSLvec3(0.376, 0.094, 0.141)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.376, 0.094, 0.141, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.376, 0.094, 0.141)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB37.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID601824
  • DECIMAL ID6297636
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01