Information about #981D1D color

#981D1D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #981D1D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(152, 29, 29) — 59.6% red, 11.4% green, 11.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 48 / 48 / 40. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #981D1D reads as a energetic, saturated red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to True Red (#8F1D21). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Ruby Red (#9B111E) and Pulse (#A41D19).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(152, 29, 29)), which gives #981D1D its character. If you plan to put text on a #981D1D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#981D1D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#981D1D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #981D1D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Ruby Red color link
Ruby Red

#9B111E

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Red Birch color link
Red Birch

#9D2B22

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Rambutan Red color link
Rambutan Red

#A72127

Scarlet Sage color link
Scarlet Sage

#9D202F

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#981D1D
  • RGB152, 29, 29
  • CMYK0, 48, 48, 40
  • CSSrgb(152, 29, 29)
  • HSL0°, 68%, 35%
  • HSL Precise0°, 67.956%, 35.49%
  • HSV0°, 81%, 60%
  • HSB0°, 81%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.596
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.596, 0.114, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.596, 0.114, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.596, 0.114, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID981D1D
  • DECIMAL ID9968925
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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