Information about #97494F color

#97494F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #97494F belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(151, 73, 79) — 59.2% red, 28.6% green, 31% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 31 / 28 / 41. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #97494F reads as a mildly saturated warm red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Erotic (#94414C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pastel Maroon (#944547) and Copper Rust (#95524C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(151, 73, 79)), which gives #97494F its character. If you plan to put text on a #97494F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #97494F is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#97494F color variations

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#97494F 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 #97494F

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

Erotic color link
Erotic

#94414C

Copper Rust color link
Copper Rust

#95524C

Ameile color link
Ameile

#904947

Plum Purple color link
Plum Purple

#8F4155

Vintage Rust color link
Vintage Rust

#965044

Light Maroon color link
Light Maroon

#A24857

El Salva color link
El Salva

#8F4E45

Matrix color link
Matrix

#8E4D45

Lotus color link
Lotus

#8B504B

Copper Fire color link
Copper Fire

#925345

#97494F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#97494F
  • RGB151, 73, 79
  • CMYK0, 31, 28, 41
  • HSL355°, 35%, 44%
  • HSL Precise355.385°, 34.821%, 43.922%
  • HSV355°, 52%, 59%
  • HSB355°, 52%, 59%
  • HEX ID97494F
  • DECIMAL ID9914703
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
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