Information about #9B442C color

#9B442C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9B442C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(155, 68, 44) (60.8% red, 26.7% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 34 / 44 / 39 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9B442C 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 Rock Spray (#9D442D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tia Maria (#97422D) and Chestnut (#954535).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(155, 68, 44)), which gives #9B442C its character. If you plan to put text on a #9B442C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. #9B442C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9B442C color variations

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

#9B442C 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 #9B442C

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

Rock Spray color link
Rock Spray

#9D442D

Tia Maria color link
Tia Maria

#97422D

Chestnut color link
Chestnut

#954535

Kamikaze color link
Kamikaze

#A43F30

Alert Tan color link
Alert Tan

#954E2C

Hawaiian Tan color link
Hawaiian Tan

#99522B

Whizz Bang color link
Whizz Bang

#A23A34

Afterburner color link
Afterburner

#983D39

Hot August color link
Hot August

#9A463B

Tandoori color link
Tandoori

#8D4532

Thunderbird color link
Thunderbird

#923830

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9B442C
  • RGB155, 68, 44
  • CMYK0, 34, 44, 39
  • CSSrgb(155, 68, 44)
  • HSL13°, 56%, 39%
  • HSL Precise12.973°, 55.779%, 39.02%
  • HSV13°, 72%, 61%
  • HSB13°, 72%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.608
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.267
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.608, 0.267, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.608, 0.267, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.608, 0.267, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB26.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9B442C
  • DECIMAL ID10175532
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01