Information about #9E2A1F color

#9E2A1F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9E2A1F is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(158, 42, 31) (62% red, 16.5% green, 12.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 45 / 50 / 38 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9E2A1F is a strongly colored warm red that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Red Birch (#9D2B22). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bonfire (#A62A20) and Deep Dumpling (#9B351B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(158, 42, 31)), which gives #9E2A1F its character. If you plan to put text on a #9E2A1F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. No one has named #9E2A1F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#9E2A1F color variations

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#9E2A1F 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 #9E2A1F

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

Red Birch color link
Red Birch

#9D2B22

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Brownish Red color link
Brownish Red

#9E3623

Brick color link
Brick

#A03623

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Metallic Red color link
Metallic Red

#A62C2B

Rambutan Red color link
Rambutan Red

#A72127

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9E2A1F
  • RGB158, 42, 31
  • CMYK0, 45, 50, 38
  • CSSrgb(158, 42, 31)
  • HSL5°, 67%, 37%
  • HSL Precise5.197°, 67.196%, 37.059%
  • HSV5°, 80%, 62%
  • HSB5°, 80%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.620
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • GLSLvec3(0.620, 0.165, 0.122)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.620, 0.165, 0.122, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.620, 0.165, 0.122)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9E2A1F
  • DECIMAL ID10365471
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01