Information about #9B3D3B color

#9B3D3B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9B3D3B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(155, 61, 59) (60.8% red, 23.9% green, 23.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 37 / 38 / 39 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9B3D3B is a confidently colored earthy red that feels open and friendly. 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 Terracotta Pink (#9B3D3D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Afterburner (#983D39) and Hot August (#9A463B).

In RGB terms — rgb(155, 61, 59) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #9B3D3B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#9B3D3B color variations

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#9B3D3B 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 #9B3D3B

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

Afterburner color link
Afterburner

#983D39

Hot August color link
Hot August

#9A463B

Cognac color link
Cognac

#9A463D

Mojo color link
Mojo

#97463C

Fusion color link
Fusion

#98463E

Smoky Topaz color link
Smoky Topaz

#933D41

Whizz Bang color link
Whizz Bang

#A23A34

Cincinnati color link
Cincinnati

#A5403F

Chestnut color link
Chestnut

#954535

Milano Red color link
Milano Red

#9E3332

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9B3D3B
  • RGB155, 61, 59
  • CMYK0, 37, 38, 39
  • CSSrgb(155, 61, 59)
  • HSL1°, 45%, 42%
  • HSL Precise1.25°, 44.86%, 41.961%
  • HSV1°, 62%, 61%
  • HSB1°, 62%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.608
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.608, 0.239, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.608, 0.239, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.608, 0.239, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID9B3D3B
  • DECIMAL ID10173755
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01