Information about #9C213E color

#9C213E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9C213E belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(156, 33, 62) — 61.2% red, 12.9% green, 24.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 48 / 37 / 39. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #9C213E reads as a strongly colored warm red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to AZ Cardinals Red (#97233F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Big Dip O’ruby (#9C2542) and Candy Floss (#9F263D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(156, 33, 62)), which gives #9C213E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #9C213E: 7.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.7:1 for black. #9C213E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9C213E color variations

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#9C213E 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 #9C213E

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9C213E
  • RGB156, 33, 62
  • CMYK0, 48, 37, 39
  • CSSrgb(156, 33, 62)
  • HSL346°, 65%, 37%
  • HSL Precise345.854°, 65.079%, 37.059%
  • HSV346°, 79%, 61%
  • HSB346°, 79%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • GLSLvec3(0.612, 0.129, 0.243)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.612, 0.129, 0.243, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.612, 0.129, 0.243)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9C213E
  • DECIMAL ID10232126
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01