Information about #9F483C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9F483C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(159, 72, 60) — 62.4% red, 28.2% green, 23.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 34 / 39 / 38. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #9F483C reads as a pleasantly vivid warm red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 almost identical to Cognac (#9A463D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Hot August (#9A463B) and Roof Terracotta (#A14743).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(159, 72, 60)), which gives #9F483C its character. If you plan to put text on a #9F483C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #9F483C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#9F483C color variations

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#9F483C 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 #9F483C

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

Hot August color link
Hot August

#9A463B

Cognac color link
Cognac

#9A463D

Fusion color link
Fusion

#98463E

Mojo color link
Mojo

#97463C

Krakatoa color link
Krakatoa

#9D523B

Cincinnati color link
Cincinnati

#A5403F

Chestnut color link
Chestnut

#954535

Wilted Brown color link
Wilted Brown

#AB4C3D

#9F483C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9F483C
  • RGB159, 72, 60
  • CMYK0, 34, 39, 38
  • CSSrgb(159, 72, 60)
  • HSL7°, 45%, 43%
  • HSL Precise7.273°, 45.205%, 42.941%
  • HSV7°, 62%, 62%
  • HSB7°, 62%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • GLSLvec3(0.624, 0.282, 0.235)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.624, 0.282, 0.235, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.624, 0.282, 0.235)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID9F483C
  • DECIMAL ID10438716
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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