Information about #973A2E color

#973A2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #973A2E belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(151, 58, 46) (59.2% red, 22.7% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 0 / 36 / 41 / 41 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#973A2E presents itself as a clearly saturated earthy red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Thunderbird (#923830). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Tia Maria (#97422D) and AErchivist (#933232).

In RGB terms — rgb(151, 58, 46) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #973A2E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 3.0:1. No one has named #973A2E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#973A2E color variations

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#973A2E 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 #973A2E

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

Thunderbird color link
Thunderbird

#923830

Tia Maria color link
Tia Maria

#97422D

AErchivist color link
AErchivist

#933232

Milano Red color link
Milano Red

#9E3332

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Afterburner color link
Afterburner

#983D39

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Rock Spray color link
Rock Spray

#9D442D

Embers color link
Embers

#8C3F30

Whizz Bang color link
Whizz Bang

#A23A34

Chestnut color link
Chestnut

#954535

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#973A2E
  • RGB151, 58, 46
  • CMYK0, 36, 41, 41
  • CSSrgb(151, 58, 46)
  • HSL7°, 53%, 39%
  • HSL Precise6.857°, 53.299%, 38.627%
  • HSV7°, 70%, 59%
  • HSB7°, 70%, 59%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.592, 0.227, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.592, 0.227, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.592, 0.227, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID973A2E
  • DECIMAL ID9910830
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01