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#92270C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #92270C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#92270C Color Information

#92270C RGB value is (146, 39, 12). The hex color red value is 146, green is 39, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of31 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 92 percent, 43percent.

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#92270C Color Meaning

Color #92270C absorbs energy into shadow. The darkest in the OrangeRed sequence, #92270C near-brown red functions more like a warm black than a true accent. Color #92270C was designed for legibility in monochrome systems where color distinction mattered less than tonal hierarchy. Color #92270C whispers intensity. In archival printing, color #92270C mimics iron-gall ink and early lithographic reds—tones that age gracefully without fading to pink. Color #92270C feels historical because #92270C references real materials, not screen approximations. Designers use color #92270C when they need warmth in darkness—think book spines, embossed logos, or luxury packaging. Today, #92270C appears in minimalist fragrance, leather goods, and editorial design where subtlety signals refinement. Paired with cream or slate, color #92270C creates contrast that feels tactile, not visual. Color #92270C doesn’t glow—#92270C lingers.

Color Conversion

Convert #92270C 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
#92270C
RGB
rgb(146, 39, 12)
HSL
hsl(12°, 85%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 92%, 43%)
HSV
hsv(12°, 92%, 57%)
XYZ
12.6459 7.5886 1.1461
Yxy
7.5886 0.5915 0.3549
Hunter Lab
27.5474 1.3915 0.5779
CIE-Lab
33.1109 43.5700 40.8433

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red146 / 255 (57%)
57%
Green39 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Key (Black)43 / 100 (43%)
43%

Color Variations

#92270C 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

#92270C 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 #92270C 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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.34:1
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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #92270C 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

#92270C

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #92270C;

Text Color

color: #92270C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #92270C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #92270C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #92270C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #92270C 0%, #5a1807 100%);

#92270C Color FAQs

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