Information about #9F2D2F color

#9F2D2F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#9F2D2F falls into the Red Color FamilyModerate Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(159, 45, 47) — 62.4% red, 17.6% green, 18.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 45 / 44 / 38. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A clearly saturated warm red, #9F2D2F feels open and friendly. Designers typically reach for tones like this for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Japanese Carmine (#9D2933). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Milano Red (#9E3332) and Roadster (#9F2C37).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(159, 45, 47)), which gives #9F2D2F its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #9F2D2F: 7.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.9:1 for black. #9F2D2F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9F2D2F color variations

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#9F2D2F 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 #9F2D2F

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

Milano Red color link
Milano Red

#9E3332

Roadster color link
Roadster

#9F2C37

Metallic Red color link
Metallic Red

#A62C2B

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Red Hot color link
Red Hot

#952B32

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Flash Point color link
Flash Point

#932C31

Glitterbug color link
Glitterbug

#A92A37

Scarlet Sage color link
Scarlet Sage

#9D202F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9F2D2F
  • RGB159, 45, 47
  • CMYK0, 45, 44, 38
  • CSSrgb(159, 45, 47)
  • HSL359°, 56%, 40%
  • HSL Precise358.947°, 55.882%, 40%
  • HSV359°, 72%, 62%
  • HSB359°, 72%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • GLSLvec3(0.624, 0.176, 0.184)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.624, 0.176, 0.184, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.624, 0.176, 0.184)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID9F2D2F
  • DECIMAL ID10431791
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01