Information about #801E28 color

#801E28 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #801E28 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(128, 30, 40) — 50.2% red, 11.8% green, 15.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 38 / 35 / 50. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #801E28 reads as a strongly colored warm red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Bullseye (#7D222B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Antique Ruby (#841B2D) and Scarlett (#7E2530).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(128, 30, 40)), which gives #801E28 its character. If you plan to put text on a #801E28 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.1:1. No one has named #801E28 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#801E28 color variations

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

#801E28 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 #801E28

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

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

I C Red color link
I C Red

#7A2031

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Claret color link
Claret

#7F1734

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Red Berry color link
Red Berry

#701F28

Jalapeno color link
Jalapeno

#701C28

Red Letter color link
Red Letter

#751631

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#801E28
  • RGB128, 30, 40
  • CMYK0, 38, 35, 50
  • CSSrgb(128, 30, 40)
  • HSL354°, 62%, 31%
  • HSL Precise353.878°, 62.025%, 30.98%
  • HSV354°, 77%, 50%
  • HSB354°, 77%, 50%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.502
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • GLSLvec3(0.502, 0.118, 0.157)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.502, 0.118, 0.157, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.502, 0.118, 0.157)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB50.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID801E28
  • DECIMAL ID8396328
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01