Information about #9D252D color

#9D252D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9D252D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(157, 37, 45) (61.6% red, 14.5% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 47 / 44 / 38 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #9D252D reads as a energetic, saturated red and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this 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 Srinivasan Crimson (#A3252F) and Japanese Carmine (#9D2933).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(157, 37, 45)), which gives #9D252D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 7.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.7:1. No one has named #9D252D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#9D252D color variations

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#9D252D 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 #9D252D

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

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Royal Red color link
Royal Red

#9B1C31

MIT Red color link
MIT Red

#A31F34

Red Hot color link
Red Hot

#952B32

Metallic Red color link
Metallic Red

#A62C2B

Rosy Red color link
Rosy Red

#A11A2E

Rambutan Red color link
Rambutan Red

#A72127

Roadster color link
Roadster

#9F2C37

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9D252D
  • RGB157, 37, 45
  • CMYK0, 47, 44, 38
  • CSSrgb(157, 37, 45)
  • HSL356°, 62%, 38%
  • HSL Precise356°, 61.856%, 38.039%
  • HSV356°, 76%, 62%
  • HSB356°, 76%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.616, 0.145, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.616, 0.145, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.616, 0.145, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9D252D
  • DECIMAL ID10298669
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01