Information about #C9303D color

#C9303D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C9303D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(201, 48, 61) (78.8% red, 18.8% green, 23.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 60 / 55 / 21 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #C9303D reads as a energetic, saturated earthy red and feels open and friendly. 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 Memphis Belle (#CA2F43). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Madder Lake (#CC3336) and Flush Mahogany (#CA3435).

In RGB terms — rgb(201, 48, 61) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #C9303D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#C9303D color variations

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#C9303D 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 #C9303D

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

Madder Lake color link
Madder Lake

#CC3336

Persian Red color link
Persian Red

#CC3333

Red Sox Red color link
Red Sox Red

#BD3039

Jasper color link
Jasper

#D73B3E

Rusty Red color link
Rusty Red

#DA2C43

Cardinal color link
Cardinal

#C41E3A

Reddish color link
Reddish

#C44240

Bring It On color link
Bring It On

#C3423B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C9303D
  • RGB201, 48, 61
  • CMYK0, 60, 55, 21
  • CSSrgb(201, 48, 61)
  • HSL355°, 61%, 49%
  • HSL Precise354.902°, 61.446%, 48.824%
  • HSV355°, 76%, 79%
  • HSB355°, 76%, 79%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.788
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.788, 0.188, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.788, 0.188, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.788, 0.188, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC9303D
  • DECIMAL ID13185085
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01