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Red

Maroon Garnet

#610350

A rich and deep shade of red, often associated with the color of ripe cherries or red wine.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
PassionateDramatic
Mood
IntenseEnergetic

Personality & Symbolism

DeterminedStrong-willed
Cultural Symbolism

Stability, Power, Courage, Ambition

Recommended Use

Ideal for formal events, luxury branding, and design elements that require a sense of sophistication.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#610350
+
#036315
Split Complementary
#216303
#610350
#036345
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue311°
Saturation94%
Lightness20%
This is a dark color with high saturation. It falls in the purple hue family (311°).

Technical Values

HEX#610350
RGBrgb(97, 3, 80)
HSLhsl(311, 94%, 20%)
CMYK0%, 97%, 18%, 62%
ContrastDark
CSSbackground: #610350;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
12.83:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.64:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: white (#FFFFFF).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This warm-toned color (hue 311°) triggers psychological responses associated with energy, comfort, and action. Warm colors appear to advance towards the viewer, making elements feel closer and more prominent.

Visual Weight

At 20% lightness, this color carries substantial visual weight. Dark colors add perceived importance and gravity to elements. Research shows dark elements are perceived as 10-30% heavier.

Saturation Impact

The high saturation (94%) creates a vibrant, attention-demanding presence. Highly saturated colors are processed faster by the human brain — reaction time decreases by approximately 50ms compared to desaturated variants.

Design Applications

Luxury & Premium

Evokes luxury and exclusivity — perfect for premium brands, beauty products, and high-end fashion.

Art & Spirituality

Connected to imagination and spirituality — ideal for gallery websites, meditation apps, and creative portfolios.

Dark Theme & UI

Deep tones reduce eye strain in dark mode — perfect for code editors, media players, and night-mode interfaces.

CTAs & Accents

High saturation draws attention — use for primary buttons, notification badges, and important interactive elements.

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