Information about #9A261D color

#9A261D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9A261D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(154, 38, 29) (60.4% red, 14.9% green, 11.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 45 / 49 / 40 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9A261D presents itself as a energetic, saturated earthy 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 almost identical to Red Birch (#9D2B22). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vivid Auburn (#922724) and Countdown (#922F1D).

In RGB terms — rgb(154, 38, 29) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #9A261D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.7:1. #9A261D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9A261D color variations

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

#9A261D 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 #9A261D

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

Red Birch color link
Red Birch

#9D2B22

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Rambutan Red color link
Rambutan Red

#A72127

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9A261D
  • RGB154, 38, 29
  • CMYK0, 45, 49, 40
  • CSSrgb(154, 38, 29)
  • HSL4°, 68%, 36%
  • HSL Precise4.32°, 68.306%, 35.882%
  • HSV4°, 81%, 60%
  • HSB4°, 81%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.604
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.604, 0.149, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.604, 0.149, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.604, 0.149, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9A261D
  • DECIMAL ID10102301
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01