Information about #A9443D color

#A9443D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A9443D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(169, 68, 61) — 66.3% red, 26.7% green, 23.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 40 / 42 / 34. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A9443D presents itself as a confidently colored red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Moulin Rouge (#AD463F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cincinnati (#A5403F) and Forbidden (#B04640).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(169, 68, 61)), which gives #A9443D its character. If you plan to put text on a #A9443D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.6:1. #A9443D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A9443D color variations

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#A9443D 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 #A9443D

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

Moulin Rouge color link
Moulin Rouge

#AD463F

Cincinnati color link
Cincinnati

#A5403F

Forbidden color link
Forbidden

#B04640

Wilted Brown color link
Wilted Brown

#AB4C3D

La Bamba color link
La Bamba

#A43F48

Alter Ego color link
Alter Ego

#AB4C48

Moderate Red color link
Moderate Red

#A84A4A

Kamikaze color link
Kamikaze

#A43F30

Bliss color link
Bliss

#B3393E

Cognac color link
Cognac

#9A463D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A9443D
  • RGB169, 68, 61
  • CMYK0, 40, 42, 34
  • CSSrgb(169, 68, 61)
  • HSL4°, 47%, 45%
  • HSL Precise3.889°, 46.957%, 45.098%
  • HSV4°, 64%, 66%
  • HSB4°, 64%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.663
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.267
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.663, 0.267, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.663, 0.267, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.663, 0.267, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB26.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA9443D
  • DECIMAL ID11093053
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01