Information about #7E3C2A color

#7E3C2A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #7E3C2A belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(126, 60, 42) — 49.4% red, 23.5% green, 16.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 26 / 33 / 51. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#7E3C2A is a confidently colored red that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Scorched Clay (#7E3C2D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Teranova (#7A3A2B) and Western Red Cedar (#7A372A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(126, 60, 42)), which gives #7E3C2A its character. If you plan to put text on a #7E3C2A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. #7E3C2A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#7E3C2A color variations

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

#7E3C2A 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 #7E3C2A

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

Teranova color link
Teranova

#7A3A2B

Sunspot color link
Sunspot

#7E372E

Mustang color link
Mustang

#7F352E

Vixen color link
Vixen

#81342B

Warm Kwila color link
Warm Kwila

#753A2A

Desperado color link
Desperado

#753929

Erica color link
Erica

#81332D

Crab Apple color link
Crab Apple

#87382F

Cumin color link
Cumin

#784430

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7E3C2A
  • RGB126, 60, 42
  • CMYK0, 26, 33, 51
  • CSSrgb(126, 60, 42)
  • HSL13°, 50%, 33%
  • HSL Precise12.857°, 50%, 32.941%
  • HSV13°, 67%, 49%
  • HSB13°, 67%, 49%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.494, 0.235, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.494, 0.235, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.494, 0.235, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB49.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID7E3C2A
  • DECIMAL ID8272938
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01