Information about #9C3316 color

#9C3316 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9C3316 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(156, 51, 22) (61.2% red, 20% green, 8.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 41 / 53 / 39 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #9C3316 reads as a energetic, saturated red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Deep Dumpling (#9B351B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rusty Brown (#9E3C0E) and Countdown (#922F1D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(156, 51, 22)), which gives #9C3316 its character. If you plan to put text on a #9C3316 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#9C3316 color variations

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#9C3316 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 #9C3316

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

Rusty Brown color link
Rusty Brown

#9E3C0E

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Brownish Red color link
Brownish Red

#9E3623

Brick color link
Brick

#A03623

Red Birch color link
Red Birch

#9D2B22

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Chinese Red color link
Chinese Red

#AA381E

Red Brown color link
Red Brown

#8B2E16

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9C3316
  • RGB156, 51, 22
  • CMYK0, 41, 53, 39
  • CSSrgb(156, 51, 22)
  • HSL13°, 75%, 35%
  • HSL Precise12.985°, 75.281%, 34.902%
  • HSV13°, 86%, 61%
  • HSB13°, 86%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.200
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.086
  • GLSLvec3(0.612, 0.200, 0.086)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.612, 0.200, 0.086, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.612, 0.200, 0.086)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9C3316
  • DECIMAL ID10236694
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01