Information about #9B2C2C color

#9B2C2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9B2C2C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(155, 44, 44) (60.8% red, 17.3% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 44 / 44 / 39 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9B2C2C presents itself as a clearly saturated earthy red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. 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 Japanese Carmine (#9D2933). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Guardsman Red (#952E31) and Cracker (#963128).

The recipe behind #9B2C2C is rgb(155, 44, 44), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #9B2C2C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. No one has named #9B2C2C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#9B2C2C color variations

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

#9B2C2C 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 #9B2C2C

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

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Red Hot color link
Red Hot

#952B32

Flash Point color link
Flash Point

#932C31

Milano Red color link
Milano Red

#9E3332

Red Birch color link
Red Birch

#9D2B22

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Chaos color link
Chaos

#922A31

Metallic Red color link
Metallic Red

#A62C2B

AErchivist color link
AErchivist

#933232

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9B2C2C
  • RGB155, 44, 44
  • CMYK0, 44, 44, 39
  • CSSrgb(155, 44, 44)
  • HSL0°, 56%, 39%
  • HSL Precise0°, 55.779%, 39.02%
  • HSV0°, 72%, 61%
  • HSB0°, 72%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.608
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.608, 0.173, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.608, 0.173, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.608, 0.173, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9B2C2C
  • DECIMAL ID10169388
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01