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#9C2520 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9C2520 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9C2520 Color Information

#9C2520 RGB value is (156, 37, 32). The hex color red value is 156, green is 37, and blue is 32. Its HSL format shows a hue of 2°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of37 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 76 percent, 79 percent, 39percent.

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#9C2520 Color Meaning

Color #9C2520 conveys grounded intensity, historical continuity, and restrained power. Color #9C2520 is a deep, slightly brownish red that echoes dried blood, aged brick, and colonial textiles. Unlike vivid carmines, #9C2520 carries weathering—time has softened its edge but not its presence. In architectural color palettes, #9C2520 appears on historic buildings and artisanal facades where permanence matters. Psychological studies link such earthy reds to perceived stability and authenticity, especially in food and craft branding where “real” ingredients are emphasized. In design systems, color #9C2520 serves as a durable primary or secondary hue. #9C2520 provides excellent contrast in print and reduces eye strain in long-form digital reading compared to brighter reds. #9C2520 pairs powerfully with cream, olive, or slate, creating palettes that feel rooted but not rustic. Consumer research shows products in color #9C2520 are rated as more trustworthy in organic and heritage categories. Color #9C2520 doesn’t shout—#9C2520 endures. Symbolically, color #9C2520 represents strength that weathers. #9C2520 is the color of hearths, not fireworks. In spiritual practice, #9C2520 connects to the root chakra’s protective mode: shelter as service. Designers choose color #9C2520 when legacy must feel present, not past. Its power lies in its patience—deep, slow, and sure.

Color Conversion

Convert #9C2520 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
#9C2520
RGB
rgb(156, 37, 32)
HSL
hsl(2°, 66%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 76%, 79%, 39%)
HSV
hsv(2°, 79%, 61%)
XYZ
14.6326 8.4953 2.2350
Yxy
8.4953 0.5769 0.3349
Hunter Lab
29.1467 1.7771 0.6027
CIE-Lab
34.9939 48.1757 33.1595

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red156 / 255 (61%)
61%
Green37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue32 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)39 / 100 (39%)
39%

Color Variations

#9C2520 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

#9C2520 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 #9C2520 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
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UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9C2520 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9C2520;

Text Color

color: #9C2520;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9C2520;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9C252040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9C2520;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9C2520 0%, #5f1613 100%);

#9C2520 Color FAQs

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