Information about #9B4E42 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9B4E42 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(155, 78, 66) (60.8% red, 30.6% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 30 / 35 / 39 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A clearly saturated warm red, #9B4E42 feels open and friendly. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Vintage Rust (#965044). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Faded Spicy Red Brown (#9B533F) and Wild West (#9A5440).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(155, 78, 66)), which gives #9B4E42 its character. If you plan to put text on a #9B4E42 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.6:1. No one has named #9B4E42 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#9B4E42 color variations

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#9B4E42 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 #9B4E42

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

Vintage Rust color link
Vintage Rust

#965044

Wild West color link
Wild West

#9A5440

Krakatoa color link
Krakatoa

#9D523B

Fusion color link
Fusion

#98463E

Cognac color link
Cognac

#9A463D

Hot August color link
Hot August

#9A463B

Copper Fire color link
Copper Fire

#925345

Mojo color link
Mojo

#97463C

Copper Rust color link
Copper Rust

#95524C

#9B4E42 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9B4E42
  • RGB155, 78, 66
  • CMYK0, 30, 35, 39
  • CSSrgb(155, 78, 66)
  • HSL8°, 40%, 43%
  • HSL Precise8.09°, 40.271%, 43.333%
  • HSV8°, 57%, 61%
  • HSB8°, 57%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.608
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.608, 0.306, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.608, 0.306, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.608, 0.306, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID9B4E42
  • DECIMAL ID10178114
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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