Information about #991E32 color

#991E32 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #991E32 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(153, 30, 50) — 60% red, 11.8% green, 19.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 48 / 40 / 40. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #991E32 reads as a energetic, saturated red and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Royal Red (#9B1C31). Nearby in the Register you will also find Scarlet Sage (#9D202F) and Vivid Burgundy (#9F1D35).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(153, 30, 50)), which gives #991E32 its character. If you plan to put text on a #991E32 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. #991E32 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#991E32 color variations

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

#991E32 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 #991E32

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#991E32
  • RGB153, 30, 50
  • CMYK0, 48, 40, 40
  • CSSrgb(153, 30, 50)
  • HSL350°, 67%, 36%
  • HSL Precise350.244°, 67.213%, 35.882%
  • HSV350°, 80%, 60%
  • HSB350°, 80%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.600
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • GLSLvec3(0.600, 0.118, 0.196)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.600, 0.118, 0.196, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.600, 0.118, 0.196)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID991E32
  • DECIMAL ID10034738
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01