Information about #972B2E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #972B2E belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(151, 43, 46) — 59.2% red, 16.9% green, 18% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 42 / 41 / 41. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#972B2E is a confidently colored red that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Red Hot (#952B32). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Guardsman Red (#952E31) and Flash Point (#932C31).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(151, 43, 46)), which gives #972B2E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #972B2E: 7.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.7:1 for black. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #972B2E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#972B2E color variations

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

#972B2E color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#972B2E color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#972B2E color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#972B2E color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#972B2E 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
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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
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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
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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
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#2E972B
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#2B2E97
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#97942B
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#2B2E97
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#65972B
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#2B9794
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#5D2B97
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Nearest named colors to #972B2E

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

Red Hot color link
Red Hot

#952B32

Guardsman Red color link
Guardsman Red

#952E31

Flash Point color link
Flash Point

#932C31

Chaos color link
Chaos

#922A31

Japanese Carmine color link
Japanese Carmine

#9D2933

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

AErchivist color link
AErchivist

#933232

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Milano Red color link
Milano Red

#9E3332

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Roadster color link
Roadster

#9F2C37

Pirate color link
Pirate

#902F37

#972B2E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#972B2E
  • RGB151, 43, 46
  • CMYK0, 42, 41, 41
  • HSL358°, 56%, 38%
  • HSL Precise358.333°, 55.67%, 38.039%
  • HSV358°, 72%, 59%
  • HSB358°, 72%, 59%
  • HEX ID972B2E
  • DECIMAL ID9906990
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
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