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#912D03 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #912D03 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#912D03 Color Information

#912D03 RGB value is (145, 45, 3). The hex color red value is 145, green is 45, and blue is 3. Its HSL format shows a hue of 18°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of29 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 69 percent, 98 percent, 43percent.

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#912D03 Color Meaning

Color #912D03 absorbs energy into shadow. The darkest in the OrangeRed sequence, #912D03 near-brown red functions more like a warm black than a true accent. Color #912D03 was designed for legibility in monochrome systems where color distinction mattered less than tonal hierarchy. Color #912D03 whispers intensity. In archival printing, color #912D03 mimics iron-gall ink and early lithographic reds—tones that age gracefully without fading to pink. Color #912D03 feels historical because #912D03 references real materials, not screen approximations. Designers use color #912D03 when they need warmth in darkness—think book spines, embossed logos, or luxury packaging. Today, #912D03 appears in minimalist fragrance, leather goods, and editorial design where subtlety signals refinement. Paired with cream or slate, color #912D03 creates contrast that feels tactile, not visual. Color #912D03 doesn’t glow—#912D03 lingers.

Color Conversion

Convert #912D03 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
#912D03
RGB
rgb(145, 45, 3)
HSL
hsl(18°, 96%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 69%, 98%, 43%)
HSV
hsv(18°, 98%, 57%)
XYZ
12.6319 7.9031 0.9458
Yxy
7.9031 0.5881 0.3679
Hunter Lab
28.1125 1.3382 0.6347
CIE-Lab
33.7802 40.5903 44.7133

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red145 / 255 (57%)
57%
Green45 / 255 (18%)
18%
Blue3 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)43 / 100 (43%)
43%

Color Variations

#912D03 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

#912D03 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 #912D03 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

8.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #912D03 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

#912D03

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #912D03;

Text Color

color: #912D03;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #912D03;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #912D0340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #912D03;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #912D03 0%, #5a1c02 100%);

#912D03 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #912D03 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.