Information about #9D462E color

#9D462E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9D462E is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(157, 70, 46) (61.6% red, 27.5% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 0 / 34 / 44 / 38 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #9D462E reads as a clearly saturated warm red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rock Spray (#9D442D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Tia Maria (#97422D) and Kamikaze (#A43F30).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(157, 70, 46)), which gives #9D462E its character. If you plan to put text on a #9D462E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. No one has named #9D462E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#9D462E color variations

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#9D462E 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 #9D462E

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

Kamikaze color link
Kamikaze

#A43F30

Chestnut color link
Chestnut

#954535

Alert Tan color link
Alert Tan

#954E2C

Hawaiian Tan color link
Hawaiian Tan

#99522B

Red Ochre color link
Red Ochre

#9F5233

Hot August color link
Hot August

#9A463B

Whizz Bang color link
Whizz Bang

#A23A34

Piper color link
Piper

#9D5432

Hazard color link
Hazard

#A3532A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9D462E
  • RGB157, 70, 46
  • CMYK0, 34, 44, 38
  • CSSrgb(157, 70, 46)
  • HSL13°, 55%, 40%
  • HSL Precise12.973°, 54.68%, 39.804%
  • HSV13°, 71%, 62%
  • HSB13°, 71%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.616, 0.275, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.616, 0.275, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.616, 0.275, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9D462E
  • DECIMAL ID10307118
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01