When the Balanced Border before Grounding

#823038 RGB(130,48,56)

About this color

When the Balanced Border before Grounding presents itself as a medium-dark, moderate red shade, sitting at #823038 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#823038RGB(130, 48, 56)

HSL 354° · 46% saturation · 35% 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

Chinese red, associated with luck and celebration for millennia, remains one of the most culturally specific colour associations anywhere in the world.

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Design use

In practical terms, a medium-dark red like this works well as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Balanced Border before Grounding
HEX
#823038
RGB
rgb(130,48,56)
RGB%
rgb(51%,18.8%,22%)
HSL
hsl(354,46%,35%)
HSV
hsv(354,63%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,63,57,49)
LAB
lab(32,36,14)
LCH
lch(32,39,21)
sRGB
(0.51,0.188,0.22)
HEX8
#823038ff
CSS Name
Decimal
130048056

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
46%
Hue
354°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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