Information about #921A28 color

#921A28 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #921A28 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(146, 26, 40) (57.3% red, 10.2% green, 15.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 47 / 42 / 43 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #921A28 reads as a energetic, saturated earthy red and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from True Red (#8F1D21). Nearby in the Register you will also find Royal Red (#9B1C31) and Vivid Auburn (#922724).

In RGB terms — rgb(146, 26, 40) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #921A28 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. #921A28 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#921A28 color variations

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#921A28 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 #921A28

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

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Royal Red color link
Royal Red

#9B1C31

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Scarlet Sage color link
Scarlet Sage

#9D202F

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Rosy Red color link
Rosy Red

#A11A2E

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

Ruby Red color link
Ruby Red

#9B111E

Chaos color link
Chaos

#922A31

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#921A28
  • RGB146, 26, 40
  • CMYK0, 47, 42, 43
  • CSSrgb(146, 26, 40)
  • HSL353°, 70%, 34%
  • HSL Precise353°, 69.767%, 33.725%
  • HSV353°, 82%, 57%
  • HSB353°, 82%, 57%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.573
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • GLSLvec3(0.573, 0.102, 0.157)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.573, 0.102, 0.157, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.573, 0.102, 0.157)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB57.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID921A28
  • DECIMAL ID9574952
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01