Information about #9F462B color

#9F462B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9F462B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(159, 70, 43) (62.4% red, 27.5% green, 16.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 35 / 45 / 38 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9F462B is a clearly saturated earthy red that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rock Spray (#9D442D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Tia Maria (#97422D) and Kamikaze (#A43F30).

In RGB terms — rgb(159, 70, 43) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #9F462B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. No one has named #9F462B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#9F462B color variations

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#9F462B 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 #9F462B

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

Tia Maria color link
Tia Maria

#97422D

Kamikaze color link
Kamikaze

#A43F30

Alert Tan color link
Alert Tan

#954E2C

Rich Gold color link
Rich Gold

#A15226

Hawaiian Tan color link
Hawaiian Tan

#99522B

Hazard color link
Hazard

#A3532A

Chestnut color link
Chestnut

#954535

Red Ochre color link
Red Ochre

#9F5233

Whizz Bang color link
Whizz Bang

#A23A34

Piper color link
Piper

#9D5432

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9F462B
  • RGB159, 70, 43
  • CMYK0, 35, 45, 38
  • CSSrgb(159, 70, 43)
  • HSL14°, 57%, 40%
  • HSL Precise13.966°, 57.426%, 39.608%
  • HSV14°, 73%, 62%
  • HSB14°, 73%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.624, 0.275, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.624, 0.275, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.624, 0.275, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9F462B
  • DECIMAL ID10438187
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers12 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01