Color swatch image showing #9D2931 with RGB(157,41,49) values

#9D2931 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9D2931 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9D2931 Color Information

#9D2931 RGB value is (157, 41, 49). The hex color red value is 157, green is 41, and blue is 49. Its HSL format shows a hue of 356°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 74 percent, 69 percent, 38 percent.

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#9D2931 Color Meaning

Color #9D2931 expresses controlled intensity, ritual strength, and restrained passion. #9D2931 deep red carries brown undertones that reduce aggression and replace #9D2931 with gravity. Consequently, color #9D2931 communicates seriousness, dignity, and emotional weight without appearing loud. Psychologically, color #9D2931 stimulates focus and resolve rather than impulsive reaction. #9D2931 encourages commitment and endurance, making #9D2931 effective in settings tied to discipline or legacy. Because the hue absorbs light, #9D2931 can also evoke introspection and personal responsibility. Within cultural symbolism, color #9D2931 often reflects tradition, ceremony, and formal authority. #9D2931 aligns with textiles, seals, and historic markings that emphasize permanence. On a spiritual level, color #9D2931 suggests sacrifice, loyalty, and the quiet strength required to uphold values over time.

Color Conversion

Convert #9D2931 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
#9D2931
RGB
rgb(157, 41, 49)
HSL
hsl(356°, 59%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 69%, 38%)
HSV
hsv(356°, 74%, 62%)
XYZ
15.2519 8.9757 3.8344
Yxy
8.9757 0.5435 0.3199
Hunter Lab
29.9595 1.8720 0.5244
CIE-Lab
35.9375 47.8372 23.9922

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red157 / 255 (62%)
62%
Green41 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue49 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Yellow69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)
38%

Color Variations

#9D2931 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

#9D2931 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 #9D2931 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+)

7.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9D2931 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

#9D2931

protanopia

#6b6a2f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9D2931;

Text Color

color: #9D2931;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9D2931;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9D293140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9D2931;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9D2931 0%, #5f191d 100%);

#9D2931 Color FAQs

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