Information about #944C5B color

#944C5B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #944C5B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(148, 76, 91) — 58% red, 29.8% green, 35.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 28 / 22 / 42. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #944C5B reads as a moderately toned warm red and feels open and friendly. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Pastel Burgundy (#974C5E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cadillac (#984961) and Vin Rouge (#955264).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(148, 76, 91)), which gives #944C5B its character. If you plan to put text on a #944C5B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. No one has named #944C5B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#944C5B color variations

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#944C5B 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 #944C5B

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

Cadillac color link
Cadillac

#984961

Vin Rouge color link
Vin Rouge

#955264

Bordello color link
Bordello

#974462

Cannon Pink color link
Cannon Pink

#8E5164

Impulse color link
Impulse

#894961

Plum Purple color link
Plum Purple

#8F4155

Dark Mauve color link
Dark Mauve

#874C62

Light Maroon color link
Light Maroon

#A24857

Copper Rust color link
Copper Rust

#95524C

Bedazzle color link
Bedazzle

#9C4367

Rose Taupe color link
Rose Taupe

#905D5D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#944C5B
  • RGB148, 76, 91
  • CMYK0, 28, 22, 42
  • CSSrgb(148, 76, 91)
  • HSL348°, 32%, 44%
  • HSL Precise347.5°, 32.143%, 43.922%
  • HSV348°, 49%, 58%
  • HSB348°, 49%, 58%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.580
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • GLSLvec3(0.580, 0.298, 0.357)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.580, 0.298, 0.357, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.580, 0.298, 0.357)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB58%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID944C5B
  • DECIMAL ID9718875
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01