Information about #821C2F color

#821C2F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #821C2F belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(130, 28, 47) (51% red, 11% green, 18.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 40 / 33 / 49 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#821C2F presents itself as a energetic, saturated earthy red — one 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 Antique Ruby (#841B2D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Claret (#7F1734) and Bullseye (#7D222B).

In RGB terms — rgb(130, 28, 47) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #821C2F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. #821C2F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#821C2F color variations

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

#821C2F 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 #821C2F

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

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Claret color link
Claret

#7F1734

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

I C Red color link
I C Red

#7A2031

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

Rosehip color link
Rosehip

#842139

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Red Letter color link
Red Letter

#751631

Sappanwood color link
Sappanwood

#7E2639

Geronimo color link
Geronimo

#88213C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#821C2F
  • RGB130, 28, 47
  • CMYK0, 40, 33, 49
  • CSSrgb(130, 28, 47)
  • HSL349°, 65%, 31%
  • HSL Precise348.824°, 64.557%, 30.98%
  • HSV349°, 78%, 51%
  • HSB349°, 78%, 51%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.510
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • GLSLvec3(0.510, 0.110, 0.184)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.510, 0.110, 0.184, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.510, 0.110, 0.184)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB51%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID821C2F
  • DECIMAL ID8526895
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01