Color #76141A Color / Colour Code #76141A
This page shows the hex color code for color #76141a (#76141A). The colour is a red tone with 71% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #76141A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#76141A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 326, 356, and 26 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 356, 116, and 236 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #76141A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 356 and saturation at 71%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 356 to 41 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 356 with its complement at 176 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #76141A
Lightness variations at hue 356 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #76141A
Design Use Cases for #76141A
Vibrant Brand Color
#76141A has a strong 71% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#76141A at 27% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its red character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#76141A falls in the red spectrum (hue 356). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #76141A (hue 356) to its complement at hue 176. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 26. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #76141a, #14766f);
CSS Code for #76141A
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About Color #76141A (#76141A)
#76141A is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 118 red, 20 green, and 26 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 356 degrees with 71% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #76141A is 50/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 83% magenta, 78% yellow, and 54% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #76141A against white is 11.14:1 and against black is 1.89:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #14766F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #76141A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #76144B and #763E14, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #76141A?
- #76141A is Color #76141A, a red color (colour) with RGB(118, 20, 26), HSL(356, 71%, 27%), and CMYK(0%, 83%, 78%, 54%). Its perceived brightness is 50/255.
- Is #76141A accessible for text?
- Against white, #76141A has a contrast ratio of 11.14:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.89:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #76141A?
- The complementary colour is #14766F (hue 176). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #76144B and #763E14. The triadic palette adds #1A7614 and #141A76 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #76141A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #76141a; or rgb(118, 20, 26); or hsl(356, 71%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 356 71% 27%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.