Color #78111D Color / Colour Code #78111D
This page shows the hex color code for color #78111d (#78111D). The colour is a red tone with 75% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #78111D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#78111D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 323, 353, and 23 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 353, 113, and 233 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #78111D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 353 and saturation at 75%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 353 to 38 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 353 with its complement at 173 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 #78111D
Lightness variations at hue 353 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #78111D
Design Use Cases for #78111D
Vibrant Brand Color
#78111D has a strong 75% 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
#78111D 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
#78111D falls in the red spectrum (hue 353). 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 #78111D (hue 353) to its complement at hue 173. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 23. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78111d, #11786c);
CSS Code for #78111D
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About Color #78111D (#78111D)
#78111D is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 120 red, 17 green, and 29 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 353 degrees with 75% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #78111D is 49/255 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, 86% magenta, 76% yellow, and 53% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #78111D against white is 11.07:1 and against black is 1.90:1. 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 #11786C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #78111D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #781151 and #783911, 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.
How to Explore Color #78111D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #78111D?
- #78111D is Color #78111D, a red color (colour) with RGB(120, 17, 29), HSL(353, 75%, 27%), and CMYK(0%, 86%, 76%, 53%). Its perceived brightness is 49/255.
- Is #78111D accessible for text?
- Against white, #78111D has a contrast ratio of 11.07:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.90:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #78111D?
- The complementary colour is #11786C (hue 173). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #781151 and #783911. The triadic palette adds #1D7811 and #111D78 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #78111D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #78111d; or rgb(120, 17, 29); or hsl(353, 75%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 353 75% 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.