Information about #983B2E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #983B2E belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(152, 59, 46) (59.6% red, 23.1% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 0 / 36 / 42 / 40 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#983B2E presents itself as a confidently colored red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 Thunderbird (#923830). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tia Maria (#97422D) and Rock Spray (#9D442D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(152, 59, 46)), which gives #983B2E its character. If you plan to put text on a #983B2E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.0:1. #983B2E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#983B2E color variations

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

#983B2E color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#983B2E color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#5B221B

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#3D1712

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Black

#000000

#983B2E color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#92534A

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Grey

#808080

#983B2E color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#99902D

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#992D4C

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#992D77

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#902D99

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#983B2E 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
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#2E8D99
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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
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#2E5799
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#2E9970
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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
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#992E57
#992E57

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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
#983B2E
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#2E993A
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#3A2E99
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#8D992E
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#2E8D99
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#3A2E99
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#57992E
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#2E8D99
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#702E99
#702E99

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Nearest named colors to #983B2E

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

Rock Spray color link
Rock Spray

#9D442D

Milano Red color link
Milano Red

#9E3332

AErchivist color link
AErchivist

#933232

Afterburner color link
Afterburner

#983D39

Whizz Bang color link
Whizz Bang

#A23A34

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Chestnut color link
Chestnut

#954535

Embers color link
Embers

#8C3F30

Kamikaze color link
Kamikaze

#A43F30

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

#983B2E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#983B2E
  • RGB152, 59, 46
  • CMYK0, 36, 42, 40
  • CSSrgb(152, 59, 46)
  • HSL7°, 54%, 39%
  • HSL Precise7.358°, 53.535%, 38.824%
  • HSV7°, 70%, 60%
  • HSB7°, 70%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.596
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.596, 0.231, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.596, 0.231, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.596, 0.231, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID983B2E
  • DECIMAL ID9976622
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers13 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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