#802C3C

#802C3C

Color Values

HEX

#802C3C

RGB

128, 44, 60

HSL

348.6, 48.8%, 33.7%

HSV

348.6, 65.6%, 50.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 65.6%, 53.1%, 49.8%

OKLCH

0.4212 0.1162 12.2

Properties

Color Psychology

Pure red is the color of adrenaline, passion, and urgency. It raises heart rate and stimulates appetite, which is why fast-food chains and sale banners rely on it worldwide. Culturally, red signifies luck and prosperity in East Asia while representing danger and prohibition in Western road signage.

Design Usage

Medium red is ideal for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and notification dots where instant attention is needed. It should be used sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. Red pairs effectively with white text for maximum legibility in buttons and banners.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #802C3C;
color: #802C3C;
border-color: #802C3C;
Nearest Tailwind: Rose 900 #881337

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.96:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #802C3C?

RGB(128, 44, 60) · HSL(348.6, 48.8%, 33.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 65.6%, 53.1%, 49.8%)

Does #802C3C meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.96:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #802C3C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #802C3C background; contrast on black is 2.34:1.