Information about #9C393E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9C393E is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(156, 57, 62) (61.2% red, 22.4% green, 24.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 39 / 37 / 39 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9C393E is a pleasantly vivid red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Terracotta Pink (#9B3D3D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Afterburner (#983D39) and Smoky Topaz (#933D41).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(156, 57, 62)), which gives #9C393E its character. On this background, white text reaches a 6.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 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.

#9C393E color variations

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#9C393E 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 #9C393E

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

Smoky Topaz color link
Smoky Topaz

#933D41

Cincinnati color link
Cincinnati

#A5403F

Whizz Bang color link
Whizz Bang

#A23A34

Cognac color link
Cognac

#9A463D

Hot August color link
Hot August

#9A463B

Milano Red color link
Milano Red

#9E3332

Fusion color link
Fusion

#98463E

Mojo color link
Mojo

#97463C

La Bamba color link
La Bamba

#A43F48

#9C393E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9C393E
  • RGB156, 57, 62
  • CMYK0, 39, 37, 39
  • CSSrgb(156, 57, 62)
  • HSL357°, 46%, 42%
  • HSL Precise356.97°, 46.479%, 41.765%
  • HSV357°, 63%, 61%
  • HSB357°, 63%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • GLSLvec3(0.612, 0.224, 0.243)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.612, 0.224, 0.243, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.612, 0.224, 0.243)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID9C393E
  • DECIMAL ID10238270
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01