Red

The color #872121 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 135, 33, 33 and HSL values of 0°, 61%, 33%.

Color Values for #872121

Below are the different color format representations for #872121. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#872121
RGB:
rgb(135,33,33) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,61%,33%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 76%, 76%, 47%) Copied!

Color Composition of #872121

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #872121. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.9%
Green: 12.9%
Blue: 12.9%

Contrast Analysis for #872121

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #872121

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #872121

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #872121

The complementary color for #872121 is #218787. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #872121

The analogous colors for #872121 are #872154 and #875421. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #872121

The triadic colors for #872121 are #218721 and #212187. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #872121

These are the darker variations of #872121. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6C1A1A and #511414. This progression shows how #872121 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #872121

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9F4D4D and #B77A7A. This progression shows how #872121. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #872121

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #872121. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #872121

Companies and brands that incorporate #872121 in their visual identity.

#872121 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #872121. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #872121 is a red with RGB values of 135, 33, 33 and HSL values of 0°, 61%, 33%.

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