Information about #9F3C1D color

#9F3C1D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9F3C1D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(159, 60, 29) (62.4% red, 23.5% green, 11.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 39 / 51 / 38 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A energetic, saturated red, #9F3C1D holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Deep Dumpling (#9B351B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Brownish Red (#9E3623) and Brick (#A03623).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(159, 60, 29)), which gives #9F3C1D its character. If you plan to put text on a #9F3C1D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 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.

#9F3C1D color variations

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

#9F3C1D 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 #9F3C1D

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

Brownish Red color link
Brownish Red

#9E3623

Brick color link
Brick

#A03623

Chinese Red color link
Chinese Red

#AA381E

Rusty Brown color link
Rusty Brown

#9E3C0E

Mars Orange color link
Mars Orange

#964514

Ayers Rock color link
Ayers Rock

#AE451D

Red Birch color link
Red Birch

#9D2B22

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Rock Spray color link
Rock Spray

#9D442D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9F3C1D
  • RGB159, 60, 29
  • CMYK0, 39, 51, 38
  • CSSrgb(159, 60, 29)
  • HSL14°, 69%, 37%
  • HSL Precise14.308°, 69.149%, 36.863%
  • HSV14°, 82%, 62%
  • HSB14°, 82%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.624, 0.235, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.624, 0.235, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.624, 0.235, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9F3C1D
  • DECIMAL ID10435613
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01