Color #830802 Color / Colour Code #830802
This page shows the hex color code for color #830802 (#830802). The colour is a red tone with 97% saturation and 26% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #830802 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#830802 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 333, 3, and 33 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 3, 123, and 243 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #830802
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 3 and saturation at 97%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 3 to 48 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 3 with its complement at 183 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 #830802
Lightness variations at hue 3 and 97% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #830802
Design Use Cases for #830802
High-Impact Accent
With 97% saturation, #830802 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#830802 at 26% 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
#830802 falls in the red spectrum (hue 3). 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 #830802 (hue 3) to its complement at hue 183. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 33. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #830802, #027c83);
CSS Code for #830802
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Colors visually similar to #830802 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #830802 (#830802)
#830802 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 131 red, 8 green, and 2 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 65.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 3 degrees with 97% saturation and 26% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #830802 is 44/255 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, 94% magenta, 98% yellow, and 49% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #830802 against white is 10.50:1 and against black is 2.00:1. 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 #027C83 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #830802. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #83023C and #834902, 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 #830802
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #830802?
- #830802 is Color #830802, a red color (colour) with RGB(131, 8, 2), HSL(3, 97%, 26%), and CMYK(0%, 94%, 98%, 49%). Its perceived brightness is 44/255.
- Is #830802 accessible for text?
- Against white, #830802 has a contrast ratio of 10.50:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.00:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #830802?
- The complementary colour is #027C83 (hue 183). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #83023C and #834902. The triadic palette adds #028308 and #080283 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #830802 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #830802; or rgb(131, 8, 2); or hsl(3, 97%, 26%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 3 97% 26%; 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.