Red
Wine Red
Wine Red
#722F37Click to copy
Wine Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(114, 47, 55)Copy
HSLhsl(353, 42%, 32%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(353, 59%, 45%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 59%, 52%, 55%)Copy
Wine Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#722F37
Click to copy#2F726A
Click to copyAnalogous
#722F59
Click to copy#72482F
Click to copySplit Complementary
#2F7248
Click to copy#2F5972
Click to copyMonochromatic
#722F37
Click to copy#A4636A
Click to copy#CAA3A8
Click to copy#2A1114
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyWine Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
9.65 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.18 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
8.85 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.31 : 1
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Wine Red 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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Wine Red Color Introduction
Definition
Wine Red (HEX #722F37) has the RGB value rgb(114, 47, 55), the HSL value hsl(353°, 42%, 32%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 59%, 52%, 55%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Wine Red is #2F726A, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #722F58 and #72482F that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2F7248, #2F5872) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Wine Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Wine Red has a contrast ratio of 9.65:1 against white and 2.18:1 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, Wine Red has a lightness of 32% and a saturation of 42%, 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: The time of fermentation.
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 Wine Red 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, Wine Red 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.
Wine Red Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.