Information about #9C212F color

#9C212F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9C212F is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(156, 33, 47) — 61.2% red, 12.9% green, 18.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 48 / 43 / 39. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9C212F presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Scarlet Sage (#9D202F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Royal Red (#9B1C31) and Vivid Burgundy (#9F1D35).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(156, 33, 47)), which gives #9C212F its character. On this background, white text reaches a 7.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.7:1. No one has named #9C212F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#9C212F color variations

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#9C212F 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 #9C212F

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

Scarlet Sage color link
Scarlet Sage

#9D202F

Royal Red color link
Royal Red

#9B1C31

Rosy Red color link
Rosy Red

#A11A2E

MIT Red color link
MIT Red

#A31F34

Red Hot color link
Red Hot

#952B32

Rambutan Red color link
Rambutan Red

#A72127

Chaos color link
Chaos

#922A31

Falcons Red color link
Falcons Red

#A71930

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Roadster color link
Roadster

#9F2C37

#9C212F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9C212F
  • RGB156, 33, 47
  • CMYK0, 48, 43, 39
  • HSL353°, 65%, 37%
  • HSL Precise353.171°, 65.079%, 37.059%
  • HSV353°, 79%, 61%
  • HSB353°, 79%, 61%
  • HEX ID9C212F
  • DECIMAL ID10232111
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
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