Information about #9B2802 color

#9B2802 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9B2802 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(155, 40, 2) (60.8% red, 15.7% green, 0.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 45 / 60 / 39 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#9B2802 presents itself as a pure, full-strength earthy red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Burnt Red (#9F2305). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Brown Red (#922B05) and Strong Vermilion (#A82A00).

In RGB terms — rgb(155, 40, 2) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #9B2802: 7.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.7:1 for black. #9B2802 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9B2802 color variations

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#9B2802 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 #9B2802

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

Burnt Red color link
Burnt Red

#9F2305

Brown Red color link
Brown Red

#922B05

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Rust Brown color link
Rust Brown

#8B3103

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

Iced Tea color link
Iced Tea

#923C01

Rusty Brown color link
Rusty Brown

#9E3C0E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9B2802
  • RGB155, 40, 2
  • CMYK0, 45, 60, 39
  • CSSrgb(155, 40, 2)
  • HSL15°, 97%, 31%
  • HSL Precise14.902°, 97.452%, 30.784%
  • HSV15°, 99%, 61%
  • HSB15°, 99%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.608
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.008
  • GLSLvec3(0.608, 0.157, 0.008)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.608, 0.157, 0.008, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.608, 0.157, 0.008)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB0.8%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9B2802
  • DECIMAL ID10168322
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01