Velvet is a rich, deep red hue with hints of purple, sitting between red and purple on the color wheel. This luxurious color exudes elegance and warmth. Related shades include burgundy and wine. Ideal for adding a touch of sophistication to designs, especially in textiles and wall accents.
Velvet is defined by the following color codes and values to ensure consistency across various digital platforms and devices.
- Hex Code: #750851
- RGB value: 45.9% red, 3.1% green, 31.8% blue
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For variations within the same spectrum as velvet, consider:
- Burgundy (#660033): Burgundy echoes Velvet's rich and deep hue with a dark, intense red-purplish tone, lending a luxurious and warm ambiance reminiscent of a velvet fabric color.
- Claret (#7F1734): Claret offers a dark red with a hint of purple, close to Velvet's essence. It mimics the depth and wine-like richness that Velvet evokes, making it ideal for a wine color velvet suit or blouse.
- Wine (#722F37): Wine closely mirrors Velvet with its sophisticated, deep reddish tone, bringing to mind the opulence of a wine velvet saree or suit, embodying both elegance and warmth.
- Mulberry (#C54B8C): Mulberry provides a more vibrant alternative to Velvet, with a deep magenta tinge that still retains a luxurious velvet-like richness and allure, suitable for statement pieces like a rani color velvet blouse.
To complement Velvet, consider pairing it with:
- Teal (#069494): Teal’s cool undertones provide a striking contrast to Velvet’s rich, plush depth, adding a refreshing yet elegant touch.
- Gold (#EFBF04): The luxurious glow of gold enhances Velvet’s richness, creating a timeless and sophisticated palette often favored in elegant interiors.
- Champagne (#F7E6CA): This soft, warm neutral complements Velvet’s depth, softening the overall look while maintaining a luxurious feel.
- Seafoam (#8DDCDC): Seafoam’s light, breezy aura contrasts beautifully with Velvet’s intensity, offering a harmonious balance of vibrant yet calming tones.
While Velvet is a luxurious and deep shade, it may clash with:
- Neon Green (#2CFF05): This color’s intense brightness can visually overpower Velvet, causing a stark and jarring contrast instead of a harmonious blend.
- Bright Yellow (#FFED29): Its vibrant and high-energy tone contrasts too sharply with Velvet, disrupting any intended sense of elegance or sophistication.
- Hot Pink (#FF46A2): This vivid hue competes with Velvet's rich depth, creating a clash that might feel excessively bold on the eye.
- Neon Orange (#FF5C00): The striking and highly saturated nature of neon orange can overshadow Velvet, leading to a discordant visual pairing.
- Cyan (#00FFFF): With its bright, cool tone, cyan can create an overly intense contrast with Velvet, vying for attention and diminishing the latter’s opulent feel.
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The hexadecimal color #750851, known as Velvet, has RGB values of R:117, G:8, B:81 and CMYK values of C:0, M:93, Y:31, K:54.
| VALUE | CSS | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #750851 | #750851 |
| RGB DECIMAL | 117, 8, 81 | RGB(117,8,81) |
| RGB PERCENTAGE | 45.9, 3.1, 31.8 | RGB(45.9%,3.1%,31.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 93, 31, 54 | |
| HSL | HSL(319.8, 87.2%, 24.5%) | HSL(319.8, 87.2%, 24.5%) |
| HSV (OR HSB) | 319.8°, 93.2, 45.9 | |
| WEB SAFE | #1020102 | #1020102 |
| BINARY | 01110101, 00001000, 01010001 | |
| iOS - SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.459, green: 0.031, blue: 0.318) | |
| iOS - UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.459, green: 0.031, blue: 0.318, alpha: 1) | |
| Android - Compose | Color(0xFF750851) |
