Information about #993C2D color

#993C2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #993C2D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(153, 60, 45) (60% red, 23.5% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 36 / 42 / 40 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#993C2D presents itself as a clearly saturated earthy red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tia Maria (#97422D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Thunderbird (#923830) and Rock Spray (#9D442D).

The recipe behind #993C2D is rgb(153, 60, 45), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #993C2D: 6.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.0:1 for black. #993C2D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#993C2D color variations

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#993C2D 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 #993C2D

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

Tia Maria color link
Tia Maria

#97422D

Thunderbird color link
Thunderbird

#923830

Rock Spray color link
Rock Spray

#9D442D

Milano Red color link
Milano Red

#9E3332

Whizz Bang color link
Whizz Bang

#A23A34

Kamikaze color link
Kamikaze

#A43F30

Afterburner color link
Afterburner

#983D39

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Chestnut color link
Chestnut

#954535

Brownish Red color link
Brownish Red

#9E3623

AErchivist color link
AErchivist

#933232

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#993C2D
  • RGB153, 60, 45
  • CMYK0, 36, 42, 40
  • CSSrgb(153, 60, 45)
  • HSL8°, 55%, 39%
  • HSL Precise8.333°, 54.545%, 38.824%
  • HSV8°, 71%, 60%
  • HSB8°, 71%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.600
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.600, 0.235, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.600, 0.235, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.600, 0.235, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID993C2D
  • DECIMAL ID10042413
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01