Information about #9B1E12 color

#9B1E12 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9B1E12 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(155, 30, 18) (60.8% red, 11.8% green, 7.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 49 / 54 / 39 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9B1E12 is a energetic, saturated red that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Tabasco (#A02712). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Pulse (#A41D19) and Spartan Crimson (#9E1316).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(155, 30, 18)), which gives #9B1E12 its character. If you plan to put text on a #9B1E12 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#9B1E12 color variations

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#9B1E12 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 #9B1E12

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

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Burnt Red color link
Burnt Red

#9F2305

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Ruby Red color link
Ruby Red

#9B111E

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Brown Red color link
Brown Red

#922B05

Red Birch color link
Red Birch

#9D2B22

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9B1E12
  • RGB155, 30, 18
  • CMYK0, 49, 54, 39
  • CSSrgb(155, 30, 18)
  • HSL5°, 79%, 34%
  • HSL Precise5.255°, 79.191%, 33.922%
  • HSV5°, 88%, 61%
  • HSB5°, 88%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.608
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • GLSLvec3(0.608, 0.118, 0.071)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.608, 0.118, 0.071, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.608, 0.118, 0.071)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9B1E12
  • DECIMAL ID10165778
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01