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Black Red (RAL 3007)
Black Red (RAL 3007)
#3E1E20Click to copy
Black Red (RAL 3007) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(62, 30, 32)Copy
HSLhsl(356, 35%, 18%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(356, 52%, 24%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 52%, 48%, 76%)Copy
Black Red (RAL 3007) Color Schemes
Complementary
#3E1E20
Click to copy#1E3E3C
Click to copyAnalogous
#3E1E30
Click to copy#3E2C1E
Click to copySplit Complementary
#1E3E2C
Click to copy#1E303E
Click to copyMonochromatic
#3E1E20
Click to copy#744E50
Click to copy#A97F81
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBlack Red (RAL 3007) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
14.88 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.41 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
13.65 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.18 : 1
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Black Red (RAL 3007) Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Black Red (RAL 3007) Color Introduction
Definition
Black Red (RAL 3007) (HEX #3E1E20) has the RGB value rgb(62, 30, 32), the HSL value hsl(356°, 35%, 18%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 52%, 48%, 76%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Black Red (RAL 3007) is #1E3E3C, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #3E1E30 and #3E2C1E that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#1E3E2C, #1E303E) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Black Red (RAL 3007) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Black Red (RAL 3007) has a contrast ratio of 14.88:1 against white and 1.41:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Black Red (RAL 3007) has a lightness of 18% and a saturation of 35%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: An extremely deep red close to black.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Black Red (RAL 3007) tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Black Red (RAL 3007) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Black Red (RAL 3007) Featured In
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