Information about #7F1520 color

#7F1520 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #7F1520 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(127, 21, 32) (49.8% red, 8.2% green, 12.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 42 / 37 / 50 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#7F1520 is a energetic, saturated earthy red that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Fedefu Red (#7C1319). Nearby in the Register you will also find Falu Red (#801818) and OU Crimson Red (#841617).

The recipe behind #7F1520 is rgb(127, 21, 32), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #7F1520 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.0:1. #7F1520 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#7F1520 color variations

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

#7F1520 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 #7F1520

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

Fedefu Red color link
Fedefu Red

#7C1319

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Salsa color link
Salsa

#770C25

Crovazhan color link
Crovazhan

#7F0B16

UP Maroon color link
UP Maroon

#7B1113

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Persian Plum color link
Persian Plum

#701C1C

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7F1520
  • RGB127, 21, 32
  • CMYK0, 42, 37, 50
  • CSSrgb(127, 21, 32)
  • HSL354°, 72%, 29%
  • HSL Precise353.774°, 71.622%, 29.02%
  • HSV354°, 83%, 50%
  • HSB354°, 83%, 50%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.498
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • GLSLvec3(0.498, 0.082, 0.125)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.498, 0.082, 0.125, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.498, 0.082, 0.125)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB49.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID7F1520
  • DECIMAL ID8328480
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01