Information about #9C3943 color

#9C3943 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9C3943 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(156, 57, 67) — 61.2% red, 22.4% green, 26.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 39 / 35 / 39. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #9C3943 reads as a confidently colored red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Terracotta Pink (#9B3D3D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Smoky Topaz (#933D41) and La Bamba (#A43F48).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(156, 57, 67)), which gives #9C3943 its character. If you plan to put text on a #9C3943 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. #9C3943 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9C3943 color variations

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#9C3943 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 #9C3943

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

Smoky Topaz color link
Smoky Topaz

#933D41

La Bamba color link
La Bamba

#A43F48

Afterburner color link
Afterburner

#983D39

Cincinnati color link
Cincinnati

#A5403F

Cognac color link
Cognac

#9A463D

Erotic color link
Erotic

#94414C

Fusion color link
Fusion

#98463E

Hot August color link
Hot August

#9A463B

#9C3943 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9C3943
  • RGB156, 57, 67
  • CMYK0, 39, 35, 39
  • HSL354°, 46%, 42%
  • HSL Precise353.939°, 46.479%, 41.765%
  • HSV354°, 63%, 61%
  • HSB354°, 63%, 61%
  • HEX ID9C3943
  • DECIMAL ID10238275
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB26.3%
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