Color swatch image showing #9C2534 with RGB(156,37,52) values
Color swatch image showing #9C2534 with RGB(156,37,52) values

#9C2534 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9C2534 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9C2534 Color Information

#9C2534 RGB value is (156, 37, 52). The hex color red value is 156, green is 37, and blue is 52. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 62 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 76 percent, 67 percent, 39 percent.

#9C2534 color swatch
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#9C2534 Color Meaning

Color #9C2534 expresses controlled intensity, ritual strength, and restrained passion. #9C2534 deep red carries brown undertones that reduce aggression and replace #9C2534 with gravity. Consequently, color #9C2534 communicates seriousness, dignity, and emotional weight without appearing loud. Psychologically, color #9C2534 stimulates focus and resolve rather than impulsive reaction. #9C2534 encourages commitment and endurance, making #9C2534 effective in settings tied to discipline or legacy. Because the hue absorbs light, #9C2534 can also evoke introspection and personal responsibility. Within cultural symbolism, color #9C2534 often reflects tradition, ceremony, and formal authority. #9C2534 aligns with textiles, seals, and historic markings that emphasize permanence. On a spiritual level, color #9C2534 suggests sacrifice, loyalty, and the quiet strength required to uphold values over time.

Color Conversion

Convert #9C2534 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
#9C2534
RGB
rgb(156, 37, 52)
HSL
hsl(352°, 62%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 76%, 67%, 39%)
HSV
hsv(352°, 76%, 61%)
XYZ
14.9917 8.6390 4.1262
Yxy
8.6390 0.5401 0.3112
Hunter Lab
29.3922 1.8529 0.4575
CIE-Lab
35.2797 49.1183 21.2356

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red156 / 255 (61%)
61%
Green37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue52 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Yellow67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Key (Black)39 / 100 (39%)
39%

Color Variations

#9C2534 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

#9C2534 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 #9C2534 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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#9C2534

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9C2534 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

#9C2534

protanopia

#686730

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9C2534;

Text Color

color: #9C2534;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9C2534;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9C253440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9C2534;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9C2534 0%, #5f1620 100%);

#9C2534 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #9C2534 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.