Information about #9A2F2C color

#9A2F2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9A2F2C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(154, 47, 44) (60.4% red, 18.4% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 42 / 43 / 40 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9A2F2C is a confidently colored earthy red that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cracker (#963128). Nearby in the Register you will also find Guardsman Red (#952E31) and Milano Red (#9E3332).

In RGB terms — rgb(154, 47, 44) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #9A2F2C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. #9A2F2C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9A2F2C color variations

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#9A2F2C 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 #9A2F2C

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

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Milano Red color link
Milano Red

#9E3332

Red Hot color link
Red Hot

#952B32

Flash Point color link
Flash Point

#932C31

AErchivist color link
AErchivist

#933232

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Chaos color link
Chaos

#922A31

Red Birch color link
Red Birch

#9D2B22

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Brownish Red color link
Brownish Red

#9E3623

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9A2F2C
  • RGB154, 47, 44
  • CMYK0, 42, 43, 40
  • CSSrgb(154, 47, 44)
  • HSL2°, 56%, 39%
  • HSL Precise1.636°, 55.556%, 38.824%
  • HSV2°, 71%, 60%
  • HSB2°, 71%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.604
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.604, 0.184, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.604, 0.184, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.604, 0.184, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9A2F2C
  • DECIMAL ID10104620
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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