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Dark Red

Hex Code #861D00

Color Analysis Summary

Color #861D00, historically referred to as Dark Red, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 53% red, 11% green, and 0% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 134, Green: 29, and Blue: 0. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #861D00. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 13°, a saturation of 100%, and a lightness index of 26%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 53%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #861D00 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)134, 29, 0
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)13°, 100%, 26%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)13°, 100%, 53%
CSS Valuergb(134, 29, 0)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background9.59:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background2.19:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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