Information about #9E4440 color

#9E4440 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9E4440 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(158, 68, 64) — 62% red, 26.7% green, 25.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 35 / 37 / 38. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9E4440 presents itself as a confidently colored red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Roof Terracotta (#A14743). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cognac (#9A463D) and Fusion (#98463E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(158, 68, 64)), which gives #9E4440 its character. If you plan to put text on a #9E4440 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. #9E4440 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9E4440 color variations

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

#9E4440 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 #9E4440

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

Cognac color link
Cognac

#9A463D

Fusion color link
Fusion

#98463E

Hot August color link
Hot August

#9A463B

Cincinnati color link
Cincinnati

#A5403F

Mojo color link
Mojo

#97463C

La Bamba color link
La Bamba

#A43F48

Afterburner color link
Afterburner

#983D39

Smoky Topaz color link
Smoky Topaz

#933D41

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9E4440
  • RGB158, 68, 64
  • CMYK0, 35, 37, 38
  • CSSrgb(158, 68, 64)
  • HSL3°, 42%, 44%
  • HSL Precise2.553°, 42.342%, 43.529%
  • HSV3°, 59%, 62%
  • HSB3°, 59%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.620
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.267
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • GLSLvec3(0.620, 0.267, 0.251)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.620, 0.267, 0.251, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.620, 0.267, 0.251)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB26.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID9E4440
  • DECIMAL ID10372160
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01