Information about #831A26 color

#831A26 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #831A26 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(131, 26, 38) — 51.4% red, 10.2% green, 14.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 41 / 36 / 49. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #831A26 reads as a energetic, saturated red and sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 Antique Ruby (#841B2D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bullseye (#7D222B) and True Red (#8F1D21).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(131, 26, 38)), which gives #831A26 its character. If you plan to put text on a #831A26 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.1:1. #831A26 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#831A26 color variations

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#831A26 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 #831A26

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

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Claret color link
Claret

#7F1734

I C Red color link
I C Red

#7A2031

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

Fedefu Red color link
Fedefu Red

#7C1319

#831A26 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#831A26
  • RGB131, 26, 38
  • CMYK0, 41, 36, 49
  • CSSrgb(131, 26, 38)
  • HSL353°, 67%, 31%
  • HSL Precise353.143°, 66.879%, 30.784%
  • HSV353°, 80%, 51%
  • HSB353°, 80%, 51%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.514
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • GLSLvec3(0.514, 0.102, 0.149)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.514, 0.102, 0.149, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.514, 0.102, 0.149)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB51.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID831A26
  • DECIMAL ID8591910
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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