Information about #974E5A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #974E5A is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(151, 78, 90) (59.2% red, 30.6% green, 35.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 29 / 24 / 41 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#974E5A is a softly balanced earthy red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Pastel Burgundy (#974C5E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cadillac (#984961) and Vin Rouge (#955264).

The recipe behind #974E5A is rgb(151, 78, 90), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #974E5A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.6:1. #974E5A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#974E5A color variations

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#974E5A 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 #974E5A

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

Light Maroon color link
Light Maroon

#A24857

Cannon Pink color link
Cannon Pink

#8E5164

Copper Rust color link
Copper Rust

#95524C

Plum Purple color link
Plum Purple

#8F4155

Impulse color link
Impulse

#894961

Rose Taupe color link
Rose Taupe

#905D5D

Bedazzle color link
Bedazzle

#9C4367

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#974E5A
  • RGB151, 78, 90
  • CMYK0, 29, 24, 41
  • CSSrgb(151, 78, 90)
  • HSL350°, 32%, 45%
  • HSL Precise350.137°, 31.878%, 44.902%
  • HSV350°, 48%, 59%
  • HSB350°, 48%, 59%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • GLSLvec3(0.592, 0.306, 0.353)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.592, 0.306, 0.353, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.592, 0.306, 0.353)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID974E5A
  • DECIMAL ID9915994
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01