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#912D05 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #912D05 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#912D05 Color Information

#912D05 RGB value is (145, 45, 5). The hex color red value is 145, green is 45, and blue is 5. Its HSL format shows a hue of 17°, saturation of 93 percent, and lightness of29 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 69 percent, 97 percent, 43percent.

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#912D05 Color Meaning

Color #912D05 absorbs energy into shadow. The darkest in the OrangeRed sequence, #912D05 near-brown red functions more like a warm black than a true accent. Color #912D05 was designed for legibility in monochrome systems where color distinction mattered less than tonal hierarchy. Color #912D05 whispers intensity. In archival printing, color #912D05 mimics iron-gall ink and early lithographic reds—tones that age gracefully without fading to pink. Color #912D05 feels historical because #912D05 references real materials, not screen approximations. Designers use color #912D05 when they need warmth in darkness—think book spines, embossed logos, or luxury packaging. Today, #912D05 appears in minimalist fragrance, leather goods, and editorial design where subtlety signals refinement. Paired with cream or slate, color #912D05 creates contrast that feels tactile, not visual. Color #912D05 doesn’t glow—#912D05 lingers.

Color Conversion

Convert #912D05 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
#912D05
RGB
rgb(145, 45, 5)
HSL
hsl(17°, 93%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 69%, 97%, 43%)
HSV
hsv(17°, 97%, 57%)
XYZ
12.6428 7.9075 1.0035
Yxy
7.9075 0.5866 0.3669
Hunter Lab
28.1203 1.3404 0.6305
CIE-Lab
33.7894 40.6244 43.9112

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red145 / 255 (57%)
57%
Green45 / 255 (18%)
18%
Blue5 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Yellow97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Key (Black)43 / 100 (43%)
43%

Color Variations

#912D05 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

#912D05 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 #912D05 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 #912D05 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

#912D05

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #912D05;

Text Color

color: #912D05;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #912D05;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #912D0540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #912D05;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #912D05 0%, #591c03 100%);

#912D05 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #912D05 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.