Information about #974E54 color

#974E54 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #974E54 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(151, 78, 84) (59.2% red, 30.6% green, 32.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 29 / 26 / 41 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#974E54 presents itself as a softly balanced red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Copper Rust (#95524C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pastel Burgundy (#974C5E) and Light Maroon (#A24857).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(151, 78, 84)), which gives #974E54 its character. If you plan to put text on a #974E54 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. #974E54 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#974E54 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#974E54 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 #974E54

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

Copper Rust color link
Copper Rust

#95524C

Light Maroon color link
Light Maroon

#A24857

Cadillac color link
Cadillac

#984961

Lotus color link
Lotus

#8B504B

Plum Purple color link
Plum Purple

#8F4155

Erotic color link
Erotic

#94414C

Ameile color link
Ameile

#904947

Vintage Rust color link
Vintage Rust

#965044

Aphrodisiac color link
Aphrodisiac

#A64D4E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#974E54
  • RGB151, 78, 84
  • CMYK0, 29, 26, 41
  • CSSrgb(151, 78, 84)
  • HSL355°, 32%, 45%
  • HSL Precise355.068°, 31.878%, 44.902%
  • HSV355°, 48%, 59%
  • HSB355°, 48%, 59%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.329
  • GLSLvec3(0.592, 0.306, 0.329)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.592, 0.306, 0.329, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.592, 0.306, 0.329)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID974E54
  • DECIMAL ID9915988
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01