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#9C252B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9C252B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9C252B Color Information

#9C252B RGB value is (156, 37, 43). The hex color red value is 156, green is 37, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 357°, saturation of 62 percent, and lightness of38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 76 percent, 72 percent, 39percent.

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#9C252B Color Meaning

Color #9C252B expresses controlled intensity, ritual strength, and restrained passion. #9C252B deep red carries brown undertones that reduce aggression and replace #9C252B with gravity. Consequently, color #9C252B communicates seriousness, dignity, and emotional weight without appearing loud. Psychologically, color #9C252B stimulates focus and resolve rather than impulsive reaction. #9C252B encourages commitment and endurance, making #9C252B effective in settings tied to discipline or legacy. Because the hue absorbs light, #9C252B can also evoke introspection and personal responsibility. Within cultural symbolism, color #9C252B often reflects tradition, ceremony, and formal authority. #9C252B aligns with textiles, seals, and historic markings that emphasize permanence. On a spiritual level, color #9C252B suggests sacrifice, loyalty, and the quiet strength required to uphold values over time.

Color Conversion

Convert #9C252B 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
#9C252B
RGB
rgb(156, 37, 43)
HSL
hsl(357°, 62%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 76%, 72%, 39%)
HSV
hsv(357°, 76%, 61%)
XYZ
14.8079 8.5655 3.1583
Yxy
8.5655 0.5581 0.3228
Hunter Lab
29.2669 1.8140 0.5321
CIE-Lab
35.1338 48.6386 26.7107

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red156 / 255 (61%)
61%
Green37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue43 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Yellow72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Key (Black)39 / 100 (39%)
39%

Color Variations

#9C252B 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

#9C252B 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 #9C252B 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

7.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9C252B 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

#9C252B

protanopia

#68672a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9C252B;

Text Color

color: #9C252B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9C252B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9C252B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9C252B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9C252B 0%, #5f161a 100%);

#9C252B Color FAQs

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