Sable Ash under Plaguing

#7a231c RGB(122,35,28)

About this color

Sable Ash under Plaguing reads as dark and vivid — a red tone recorded at #7a231c, RGB(122, 35, 28).

#7a231cRGB(122, 35, 28)

HSL 4° · 63% saturation · 29% lightness

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Psychology

Dark reds carry connotations of power, authority and depth — think burgundy-tinted boardrooms and aged wine labels.

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History

Red ochre is among the oldest pigments used by humans — found in cave paintings dating back over 70,000 years, suggesting an early and enduring fascination with this hue.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark red like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, pair this red with navy for classic contrast, with gold for a rich celebratory feel, or with soft pink and dusty rose for tonal warmth.

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Color formats

Name
Sable Ash under Plaguing
HEX
#7a231c
RGB
rgb(122,35,28)
RGB%
rgb(47.8%,13.7%,11%)
HSL
hsl(4,63%,29%)
HSV
hsv(4,77%,48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,71,77,52)
LAB
lab(28,37,26)
LCH
lch(28,45,35)
sRGB
(0.478,0.137,0.11)
HEX8
#7a231cff
CSS Name
Decimal
122035028

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
63%
Hue
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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