Information about #74161C color

#74161C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #74161C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(116, 22, 28) (45.5% red, 8.6% green, 11% blue), or CMYK 0 / 37 / 35 / 55 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#74161C presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Persian Plum (#701C1C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Fedefu Red (#7C1319) and Crown Of Thorns (#771F1F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(116, 22, 28)), which gives #74161C its character. If you plan to put text on a #74161C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. #74161C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#74161C color variations

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

#74161C 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 #74161C

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

Persian Plum color link
Persian Plum

#701C1C

Fedefu Red color link
Fedefu Red

#7C1319

UP Maroon color link
UP Maroon

#7B1113

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Salsa color link
Salsa

#770C25

Jalapeno color link
Jalapeno

#701C28

Livewire color link
Livewire

#6D1C27

Red Berry color link
Red Berry

#701F28

Hot N Spicy color link
Hot N Spicy

#6B2320

Crovazhan color link
Crovazhan

#7F0B16

#74161C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#74161C
  • RGB116, 22, 28
  • CMYK0, 37, 35, 55
  • CSSrgb(116, 22, 28)
  • HSL356°, 68%, 27%
  • HSL Precise356.17°, 68.116%, 27.059%
  • HSV356°, 81%, 45%
  • HSB356°, 81%, 45%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.086
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • GLSLvec3(0.455, 0.086, 0.110)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.455, 0.086, 0.110, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.455, 0.086, 0.110)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID74161C
  • DECIMAL ID7607836
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01