Information about #9F2C1C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9F2C1C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(159, 44, 28) — 62.4% red, 17.3% green, 11% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 45 / 51 / 38. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9F2C1C presents itself as a energetic, saturated earthy red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Red Birch (#9D2B22). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bonfire (#A62A20) and Deep Dumpling (#9B351B).

In RGB terms — rgb(159, 44, 28) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 7.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.9:1. No one has named #9F2C1C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#9F2C1C color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#9F2C1C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#9F2C1C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#9F2C1C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#9F2C1C color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#9F2C1C 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
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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
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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
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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
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#1CA02C
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#2C1CA0
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#91A01C
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#4FA01C
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#1C91A0
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#6E1CA0
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Nearest named colors to #9F2C1C

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

Red Birch color link
Red Birch

#9D2B22

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Deep Dumpling color link
Deep Dumpling

#9B351B

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Brick color link
Brick

#A03623

Brownish Red color link
Brownish Red

#9E3623

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Chinese Red color link
Chinese Red

#AA381E

#9F2C1C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9F2C1C
  • RGB159, 44, 28
  • CMYK0, 45, 51, 38
  • HSL7°, 70%, 37%
  • HSL Precise7.328°, 70.053%, 36.667%
  • HSV7°, 82%, 62%
  • HSB7°, 82%, 62%
  • HEX ID9F2C1C
  • DECIMAL ID10431516
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
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