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Retro Dark Red
Retro Dark Red
#7F1D1DClick to copy
Retro Dark Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(127, 29, 29)Copy
HSLhsl(0, 63%, 31%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(0, 77%, 50%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 77%, 77%, 50%)Copy
Retro Dark Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#7F1D1D
Click to copy#1D7F7F
Click to copyAnalogous
#7F1D4E
Click to copy#7F4E1D
Click to copySplit Complementary
#1D7F4E
Click to copy#1D4E7F
Click to copyMonochromatic
#7F1D1D
Click to copy#BD4545
Click to copy#D89090
Click to copy#2C0A0A
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRetro Dark 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
10.02 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.10 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
9.19 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.26 : 1
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Retro Dark Red Shade Variants
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Retro Dark Red Color Introduction
Definition
Retro Dark Red (HEX #7F1D1D) has the RGB value rgb(127, 29, 29), the HSL value hsl(0°, 63%, 31%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 77%, 77%, 50%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Retro Dark Red is #1D7F7F, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #7F1D4E and #7F4E1D that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#1D7F4E, #1D4E7F) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Retro Dark Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Retro Dark Red has a contrast ratio of 10.02:1 against white and 2.10:1 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, Retro Dark Red has a lightness of 31% and a saturation of 63%, 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: The color of the old flag in Porco Rosso — vintage and deep, conveying a sense of history.
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 Retro Dark 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, Retro Dark 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.
Retro Dark 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.
