Information about #940D12 color

#940D12 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #940D12 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(148, 13, 18) (58% red, 5.1% green, 7.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 53 / 51 / 42 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#940D12 presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Spartan Crimson (#9E1316). Nearby in the Register you will also find Red Wine (#990012) and Carmine (#960018).

In RGB terms — rgb(148, 13, 18) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #940D12 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. #940D12 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#940D12 color variations

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

#940D12 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 #940D12

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

Red Wine color link
Red Wine

#990012

Carmine color link
Carmine

#960018

Ruby Red color link
Ruby Red

#9B111E

Sangria color link
Sangria

#92000A

Cranberry color link
Cranberry

#9F000F

Red Devil color link
Red Devil

#860111

Vibrant Ruby color link
Vibrant Ruby

#A7080D

Blood color link
Blood

#8A0303

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#940D12
  • RGB148, 13, 18
  • CMYK0, 53, 51, 42
  • CSSrgb(148, 13, 18)
  • HSL358°, 84%, 32%
  • HSL Precise357.778°, 83.851%, 31.569%
  • HSV358°, 91%, 58%
  • HSB358°, 91%, 58%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.580
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.051
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • GLSLvec3(0.580, 0.051, 0.071)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.580, 0.051, 0.071, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.580, 0.051, 0.071)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB58%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB5.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID940D12
  • DECIMAL ID9702674
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01