Red
Dull Red
Dull Red
#7A1F1FClick to copy
Dull Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(122, 31, 31)Copy
HSLhsl(0, 59%, 30%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(0, 75%, 48%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 52%)Copy
Dull Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#7A1F1F
Click to copy#1F7A7A
Click to copyAnalogous
#7A1F4D
Click to copy#7A4D1F
Click to copySplit Complementary
#1F7A4D
Click to copy#1F4D7A
Click to copyMonochromatic
#7A1F1F
Click to copy#B84747
Click to copy#D59090
Click to copy#290A0A
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDull Red 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
10.28 : 1
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Sample text Aa
Black background #000000
2.04 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Sample text Aa
Light gray background #F5F5F5
9.43 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Sample text Aa
Dark gray background #333333
1.23 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Dull 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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Dull Red Color Introduction
Definition
Dull Red (HEX #7A1F1F) has the RGB value rgb(122, 31, 31), the HSL value hsl(0°, 59%, 30%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 52%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dull Red is #1F7A7A, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #7A1F4D and #7A4C1F that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#1F7A4D, #1F4C7A) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dull Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dull Red has a contrast ratio of 10.28:1 against white and 2.04:1 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, Dull Red has a lightness of 30% and a saturation of 59%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: Restrained passion.
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 Dull 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, Dull 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.
Dull 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.