Claret

HEX: #7F1734 | Modern Palette

On White
10.12:1
PASS
On Black
2.07:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#7F1734
RGB
127, 23, 52
HSL
343°, 81% ,49%
CMYK
0, 81.89, 59.06, 50.2

About Claret

Claret (#7F1734) is a color with RGB(127, 23, 52) and HSL(343.27°, 81.89%, 49.8%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #177F62, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #347F17 and #17347F. The name comes from claret (Old French).

  • HEX: #7F1734
  • RGB: 127, 23, 52
  • HSL: 343.27°, 81.89%, 49.8%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #177F62
  • Triadic colors: #347F17, #17347F
  • The name comes from claret (Old French).

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Color Palettes

Claret #7F1734 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Claret #7F1734 pairs with #177F62 as its complementary color, and #347F17 and #17347F in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Claret #7F1734 moves from dark #160409 tones through the base color to lighter #FBE9EE tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #4A4A30
Protanopia #313135
Tritanopia #7E1C1C
Achromatopsia #424242

Frequently Asked Questions

Claret (#7F1734) is a color with RGB(127, 23, 52) and HSL(343.27°, 81.89%, 49.8%).

#7F1734 pairs strongly with #177F62 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#7F1734 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#7F1734 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Claret is linked to claret from Old French, meaning a light red wine, from 'clair' meaning 'clear' or 'light'.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word claret
Meaning a light red wine, from 'clair' meaning 'clear' or 'light'
Language Old French
First Recorded Use Medieval

History

The term "claret" originated in England to describe the red wines imported from Bordeaux, France. During the medieval period, English rule over Aquitaine (including Bordeaux) led to significant wine trade. The wines were often lighter in color than modern reds, hence the 'claret' (clear/light) designation. Over centuries, it became the common English term for Bordeaux red wine, even as the wines themselves evolved to be darker. In France, the term 'clairet' still exists but refers to a specific style of very light red wine, distinct from the darker 'vin rouge'.

First Recorded Use

Late 14th century (English)

Cultural Associations

In the UK, "claret" is still widely used as a generic term for red Bordeaux wine, and often more broadly for any dry red wine, particularly in traditional contexts. It evokes a sense of classic, often high-quality, red wine. It is also famously the color of the football kits for several English clubs, most notably West Ham United and Aston Villa, where it is paired with sky blue.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #7F1734;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #7F1734;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #7F1734;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #7F1734,
        #17E7AD
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #7F1734,
        #17E7AD
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$claret: #7F1734;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$claret-r: 127;
$claret-g: 23;
$claret-b: 52;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $claret;
    color: rgba($claret-r, $claret-g, $claret-b, 0.8);
}