Information about #7E1B21 color

#7E1B21 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #7E1B21 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(126, 27, 33) — 49.4% red, 10.6% green, 12.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 39 / 36 / 51. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#7E1B21 is a energetic, saturated red 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 a hair away from Crown Of Thorns (#771F1F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Falu Red (#801818) and Fedefu Red (#7C1319).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(126, 27, 33)), which gives #7E1B21 its character. If you plan to put text on a #7E1B21 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.1:1. #7E1B21 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#7E1B21 color variations

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

#7E1B21 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 #7E1B21

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

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Fedefu Red color link
Fedefu Red

#7C1319

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Persian Plum color link
Persian Plum

#701C1C

Jalapeno color link
Jalapeno

#701C28

Red Berry color link
Red Berry

#701F28

Salsa color link
Salsa

#770C25

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7E1B21
  • RGB126, 27, 33
  • CMYK0, 39, 36, 51
  • CSSrgb(126, 27, 33)
  • HSL356°, 65%, 30%
  • HSL Precise356.364°, 64.706%, 30%
  • HSV356°, 79%, 49%
  • HSB356°, 79%, 49%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.494, 0.106, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.494, 0.106, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.494, 0.106, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB49.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID7E1B21
  • DECIMAL ID8264481
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01