Information about #9E2C18 color

#9E2C18 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9E2C18 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(158, 44, 24) — 62% red, 17.3% green, 9.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 45 / 53 / 38. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #9E2C18 reads as a energetic, saturated earthy red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tabasco (#A02712). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Deep Dumpling (#9B351B) and Red Birch (#9D2B22).

In RGB terms — rgb(158, 44, 24) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #9E2C18 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#9E2C18 color variations

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#9E2C18 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 #9E2C18

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

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Red Birch color link
Red Birch

#9D2B22

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Brownish Red color link
Brownish Red

#9E3623

Brick color link
Brick

#A03623

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Chinese Red color link
Chinese Red

#AA381E

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

#9E2C18 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9E2C18
  • RGB158, 44, 24
  • CMYK0, 45, 53, 38
  • CSSrgb(158, 44, 24)
  • HSL9°, 74%, 36%
  • HSL Precise8.955°, 73.626%, 35.686%
  • HSV9°, 85%, 62%
  • HSB9°, 85%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.620
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.094
  • GLSLvec3(0.620, 0.173, 0.094)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.620, 0.173, 0.094, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.620, 0.173, 0.094)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9E2C18
  • DECIMAL ID10365976
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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