Information about #9A4242 color

#9A4242 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9A4242 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(154, 66, 66) — 60.4% red, 25.9% green, 25.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 35 / 35 / 40. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A pleasantly vivid red, #9A4242 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Fusion (#98463E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cognac (#9A463D) and Terracotta Pink (#9B3D3D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(154, 66, 66)), which gives #9A4242 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 6.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#9A4242 color variations

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

#9A4242 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 #9A4242

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

Fusion color link
Fusion

#98463E

Cognac color link
Cognac

#9A463D

Mojo color link
Mojo

#97463C

Hot August color link
Hot August

#9A463B

Smoky Topaz color link
Smoky Topaz

#933D41

Afterburner color link
Afterburner

#983D39

Cincinnati color link
Cincinnati

#A5403F

Erotic color link
Erotic

#94414C

La Bamba color link
La Bamba

#A43F48

#9A4242 color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9A4242
  • RGB154, 66, 66
  • CMYK0, 35, 35, 40
  • HSL0°, 40%, 43%
  • HSL Precise0°, 40%, 43.137%
  • HSV0°, 57%, 60%
  • HSB0°, 57%, 60%
  • HEX ID9A4242
  • DECIMAL ID10109506
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01