Information about #9E280A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9E280A belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(158, 40, 10) (62% red, 15.7% green, 3.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 46 / 58 / 38 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9E280A presents itself as a intensely saturated red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Burnt Red (#9F2305). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tabasco (#A02712) and Brown Red (#922B05).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(158, 40, 10)), which gives #9E280A its character. If you plan to put text on a #9E280A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #9E280A is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#9E280A color variations

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#9E280A 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 #9E280A

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

Burnt Red color link
Burnt Red

#9F2305

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Brown Red color link
Brown Red

#922B05

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Rusty Brown color link
Rusty Brown

#9E3C0E

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

#9E280A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9E280A
  • RGB158, 40, 10
  • CMYK0, 46, 58, 38
  • HSL12°, 88%, 33%
  • HSL Precise12.162°, 88.095%, 32.941%
  • HSV12°, 94%, 62%
  • HSB12°, 94%, 62%
  • HEX ID9E280A
  • DECIMAL ID10364938
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.9%
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