Information about #7E1E1B color

#7E1E1B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #7E1E1B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(126, 30, 27) — 49.4% red, 11.8% green, 10.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 38 / 39 / 51. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #7E1E1B reads as a energetic, saturated red and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Falu Red (#801818). Nearby in the Register you will also find Crown Of Thorns (#771F1F) and OU Crimson Red (#841617).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(126, 30, 27)), which gives #7E1E1B its character. If you plan to put text on a #7E1E1B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.1:1. #7E1E1B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#7E1E1B color variations

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

#7E1E1B 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 #7E1E1B

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

Persian Plum color link
Persian Plum

#701C1C

UP Maroon color link
UP Maroon

#7B1113

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

Heatwave color link
Heatwave

#6E2620

Smokey Topaz color link
Smokey Topaz

#832A0D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7E1E1B
  • RGB126, 30, 27
  • CMYK0, 38, 39, 51
  • CSSrgb(126, 30, 27)
  • HSL2°, 65%, 30%
  • HSL Precise1.818°, 64.706%, 30%
  • HSV2°, 79%, 49%
  • HSB2°, 79%, 49%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • GLSLvec3(0.494, 0.118, 0.106)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.494, 0.118, 0.106, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.494, 0.118, 0.106)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB49.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID7E1E1B
  • DECIMAL ID8265243
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01