Information about #923B2A color

#923B2A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #923B2A is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(146, 59, 42) (57.3% red, 23.1% green, 16.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 34 / 41 / 43 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#923B2A is a clearly saturated earthy red that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Thunderbird (#923830). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Tia Maria (#97422D) and Red Kite (#913228).

In RGB terms — rgb(146, 59, 42) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #923B2A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. No one has named #923B2A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#923B2A color variations

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#923B2A 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 #923B2A

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

Thunderbird color link
Thunderbird

#923830

Tia Maria color link
Tia Maria

#97422D

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Embers color link
Embers

#8C3F30

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

AErchivist color link
AErchivist

#933232

Crab Apple color link
Crab Apple

#87382F

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

Prairie Sand color link
Prairie Sand

#883C32

Totem Pole color link
Totem Pole

#883531

Tandoori color link
Tandoori

#8D4532

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#923B2A
  • RGB146, 59, 42
  • CMYK0, 34, 41, 43
  • CSSrgb(146, 59, 42)
  • HSL10°, 55%, 37%
  • HSL Precise9.808°, 55.319%, 36.863%
  • HSV10°, 71%, 57%
  • HSB10°, 71%, 57%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.573
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.573, 0.231, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.573, 0.231, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.573, 0.231, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB57.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID923B2A
  • DECIMAL ID9583402
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01