#7D1C4F
- RGB
- 125, 28, 79
- Brightness
- 76.4
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 328°, 63%, 30%
- HSV V %
- 49%
- Lab
- 28.8, 45.2, -6.4
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 78%, 37%, 51%
- PNG size
- 5.3 KB
- Tone / Feel
- dark, vivid warm hue
Recommended text: White (9.76:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #7D1C4F
Common Name: Magenta
RGB: 125, 28, 79
HSL: 341°, 56%, 33%
Contrast Ratio vs White: 4.8:1 (AA Pass)
Contrast Ratio vs Black: 10.3:1 (AAA Pass)
Mood:
The color #7D1C4F evokes a sense of richness and warmth. It is bold, yet not overwhelming, making it a favorite in design applications that seek to create a sophisticated and passionate feel. It leans toward a vintage aesthetic with a modern twist, often associated with creativity, luxury, and confidence. This shade is frequently used to convey elegance and refinement.
Close Named Matches:
- Australian Standard AS2700 - P11 - Magenta - #712E48 (ΔE=13.67)
- BS 2660 Regal Red - #683045 (ΔE=18.31)
- Munsell 7.5rp 3/10 - #7F224D (ΔE=3.71)
- Pantone Solid Coated - PANTONE 242 C - #792258 (ΔE=5.86)
- RAL Classic - RAL 4006 Traffic Purple - #96497D (ΔE=17.04)
Why Designers Use It:
Designers gravitate toward this color for its versatility in conveying both warmth and luxury. It fits well in fashion, beauty, and interior design, where its boldness can act as a statement piece. This shade can create a luxurious atmosphere in high-end retail, branding, or upscale products, often paired with gold, black, or white for striking contrasts.
Often associated with passion and creativity, it can inspire energy and ambition in artistic settings. It has roots in the purple and magenta family, historically used in dyes and art. While it is globally recognized, there is a cultural affinity with it in creative industries such as beauty products, luxury branding, and arts-related sectors.
This color also appears frequently in traditional design schemes from the Renaissance period, where it was used in fabrics and tapestries to signify wealth and high social status.
Manufacturers in cosmetics, luxury packaging, and textiles are often drawn to this rich tone for its association with sophistication and opulence. Given its association with both antiquity and modern vibrancy, it can easily lend a timeless quality to design projects, both contemporary and vintage-inspired.