No image schema for dynamic color

#9D291C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9D291C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9D291C Color Information

#9D291C RGB value is (157, 41, 28). The hex color red value is 157, green is 41, and blue is 28. Its HSL format shows a hue of 6°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of36 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 74 percent, 82 percent, 38percent.

#9D291C
rgb(157, 41, 28)
ColorMean
Share

#9D291C Color Meaning

Color #9D291C conveys grounded intensity, historical continuity, and restrained power. Color #9D291C is a deep, slightly brownish red that echoes dried blood, aged brick, and colonial textiles. Unlike vivid carmines, #9D291C carries weathering—time has softened its edge but not its presence. In architectural color palettes, #9D291C 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 #9D291C serves as a durable primary or secondary hue. #9D291C provides excellent contrast in print and reduces eye strain in long-form digital reading compared to brighter reds. #9D291C pairs powerfully with cream, olive, or slate, creating palettes that feel rooted but not rustic. Consumer research shows products in color #9D291C are rated as more trustworthy in organic and heritage categories. Color #9D291C doesn’t shout—#9D291C endures. Symbolically, color #9D291C represents strength that weathers. #9D291C is the color of hearths, not fireworks. In spiritual practice, #9D291C connects to the root chakra’s protective mode: shelter as service. Designers choose color #9D291C when legacy must feel present, not past. Its power lies in its patience—deep, slow, and sure.

Color Conversion

Convert #9D291C 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
#9D291C
RGB
rgb(157, 41, 28)
HSL
hsl(6°, 70%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 82%, 38%)
HSV
hsv(6°, 82%, 62%)
XYZ
14.9072 8.8378 2.0188
Yxy
8.8378 0.5786 0.3430
Hunter Lab
29.7284 1.7985 0.6663
CIE-Lab
35.6701 46.9267 36.1518

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red157 / 255 (62%)
62%
Green41 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue28 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Yellow82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)
38%

Color Variations

#9D291C 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

#9D291C 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 #9D291C 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.

#FFFFFF
#9D291C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9D291C 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

#9D291C

protanopia

#6b6a1f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9D291C;

Text Color

color: #9D291C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9D291C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9D291C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9D291C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9D291C 0%, #5f1911 100%);

#9D291C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #9D291C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.