Information about #9B122B color

#9B122B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9B122B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(155, 18, 43) — 60.8% red, 7.1% green, 16.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 54 / 44 / 39. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9B122B presents itself as a vivid, lively 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 very close to Rosy Red (#A11A2E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Royal Red (#9B1C31) and Ruby Red (#9B111E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(155, 18, 43)), which gives #9B122B its character. If you plan to put text on a #9B122B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #9B122B is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#9B122B color variations

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#9B122B 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 #9B122B

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

Rosy Red color link
Rosy Red

#A11A2E

Royal Red color link
Royal Red

#9B1C31

Ruby Red color link
Ruby Red

#9B111E

Scarlet Sage color link
Scarlet Sage

#9D202F

Falcons Red color link
Falcons Red

#A71930

MIT Red color link
MIT Red

#A31F34

Rock N Roll color link
Rock N Roll

#9D002F

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Rambutan Red color link
Rambutan Red

#A72127

Rouge color link
Rouge

#AB1239

#9B122B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9B122B
  • RGB155, 18, 43
  • CMYK0, 54, 44, 39
  • HSL349°, 79%, 34%
  • HSL Precise349.051°, 79.191%, 33.922%
  • HSV349°, 88%, 61%
  • HSB349°, 88%, 61%
  • HEX ID9B122B
  • DECIMAL ID10162731
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
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