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#912D0A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #912D0A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#912D0A Color Information

#912D0A RGB value is (145, 45, 10). The hex color red value is 145, green is 45, and blue is 10. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of30 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 69 percent, 93 percent, 43percent.

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#912D0A Color Meaning

Color #912D0A absorbs energy into shadow. The darkest in the OrangeRed sequence, #912D0A near-brown red functions more like a warm black than a true accent. Color #912D0A was designed for legibility in monochrome systems where color distinction mattered less than tonal hierarchy. Color #912D0A whispers intensity. In archival printing, color #912D0A mimics iron-gall ink and early lithographic reds—tones that age gracefully without fading to pink. Color #912D0A feels historical because #912D0A references real materials, not screen approximations. Designers use color #912D0A when they need warmth in darkness—think book spines, embossed logos, or luxury packaging. Today, #912D0A appears in minimalist fragrance, leather goods, and editorial design where subtlety signals refinement. Paired with cream or slate, color #912D0A creates contrast that feels tactile, not visual. Color #912D0A doesn’t glow—#912D0A lingers.

Color Conversion

Convert #912D0A across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#912D0A
RGB
rgb(145, 45, 10)
HSL
hsl(16°, 87%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 69%, 93%, 43%)
HSV
hsv(16°, 93%, 57%)
XYZ
12.6702 7.9184 1.1478
Yxy
7.9184 0.5829 0.3643
Hunter Lab
28.1397 1.3458 0.6199
CIE-Lab
33.8124 40.7096 42.0309

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red145 / 255 (57%)
57%
Green45 / 255 (18%)
18%
Blue10 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)43 / 100 (43%)
43%

Color Variations

#912D0A harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#912D0A harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #912D0A for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #912D0A appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#912D0A

protanopia

#666512

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #912D0A;

Text Color

color: #912D0A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #912D0A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #912D0A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #912D0A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #912D0A 0%, #591c06 100%);

#912D0A Color FAQs

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