Information about #9A2A28 color

#9A2A28 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9A2A28 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(154, 42, 40) (60.4% red, 16.5% green, 15.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 44 / 45 / 40 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9A2A28 presents itself as a confidently colored earthy red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Red Birch (#9D2B22). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cracker (#963128) and Vivid Auburn (#922724).

The recipe behind #9A2A28 is rgb(154, 42, 40), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #9A2A28 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.7:1. #9A2A28 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9A2A28 color variations

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#9A2A28 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 #9A2A28

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

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Red Hot color link
Red Hot

#952B32

Flash Point color link
Flash Point

#932C31

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Chaos color link
Chaos

#922A31

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9A2A28
  • RGB154, 42, 40
  • CMYK0, 44, 45, 40
  • CSSrgb(154, 42, 40)
  • HSL1°, 59%, 38%
  • HSL Precise1.053°, 58.763%, 38.039%
  • HSV1°, 74%, 60%
  • HSB1°, 74%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.604
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • GLSLvec3(0.604, 0.165, 0.157)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.604, 0.165, 0.157, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.604, 0.165, 0.157)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9A2A28
  • DECIMAL ID10103336
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01