Information about #9F4231 color

#9F4231 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9F4231 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(159, 66, 49) — 62.4% red, 25.9% green, 19.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 36 / 43 / 38. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9F4231 is a confidently colored earthy red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Rock Spray (#9D442D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Kamikaze (#A43F30) and Tia Maria (#97422D).

The recipe behind #9F4231 is rgb(159, 66, 49), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #9F4231 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. #9F4231 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9F4231 color variations

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#9F4231 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 #9F4231

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

Rock Spray color link
Rock Spray

#9D442D

Kamikaze color link
Kamikaze

#A43F30

Tia Maria color link
Tia Maria

#97422D

Whizz Bang color link
Whizz Bang

#A23A34

Chestnut color link
Chestnut

#954535

Afterburner color link
Afterburner

#983D39

Hot August color link
Hot August

#9A463B

Cognac color link
Cognac

#9A463D

Mojo color link
Mojo

#97463C

Sweet Brown color link
Sweet Brown

#A83731

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9F4231
  • RGB159, 66, 49
  • CMYK0, 36, 43, 38
  • CSSrgb(159, 66, 49)
  • HSL9°, 53%, 41%
  • HSL Precise9.273°, 52.885%, 40.784%
  • HSV9°, 69%, 62%
  • HSB9°, 69%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • GLSLvec3(0.624, 0.259, 0.192)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.624, 0.259, 0.192, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.624, 0.259, 0.192)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID9F4231
  • DECIMAL ID10437169
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01