Information about #7B2837 color

#7B2837 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #7B2837 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(123, 40, 55) — 48.2% red, 15.7% green, 21.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 33 / 27 / 52. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#7B2837 is a confidently colored red that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Sappanwood (#7E2639). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lollipop (#7F2838) and Paprika (#7C2D37).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(123, 40, 55)), which gives #7B2837 its character. If you plan to put text on a #7B2837 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#7B2837 color variations

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#7B2837 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 #7B2837

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

Sappanwood color link
Sappanwood

#7E2639

Lollipop color link
Lollipop

#7F2838

Paprika color link
Paprika

#7C2D37

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

I C Red color link
I C Red

#7A2031

Tamarillo color link
Tamarillo

#752B2F

Wine color link
Wine

#722F37

Rosehip color link
Rosehip

#842139

Hot Wired color link
Hot Wired

#6F2637

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7B2837
  • RGB123, 40, 55
  • CMYK0, 33, 27, 52
  • CSSrgb(123, 40, 55)
  • HSL349°, 51%, 32%
  • HSL Precise349.157°, 50.92%, 31.961%
  • HSV349°, 67%, 48%
  • HSB349°, 67%, 48%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.482, 0.157, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.482, 0.157, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.482, 0.157, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID7B2837
  • DECIMAL ID8071223
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01