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#9F011C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9F011C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9F011C Color Information

#9F011C RGB value is (159, 1, 28). The hex color red value is 159, green is 1, and blue is 28. Its HSL format shows a hue of 350°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of31 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 99 percent, 82 percent, 38percent.

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#9F011C Color Meaning

color #9F011C embodies historical richness, organic intensity, and regal restraint. Color #9F011C is a deep, slightly blue-based red originally derived from crushed cochineal insects—a pigment prized since antiquity for its permanence and depth. Unlike synthetic reds, #9F011C carries biological origin, linking #9F011C to both luxury and labor. In art history, Color #9F011C appeared in Renaissance robes and royal textiles, signaling wealth earned through global trade. Psychologically, such earthy reds evoke warmth, protection, and grounded passion—less urgent than scarlet, more enduring. In modern design, color #9F011C serves as a luxurious alternative to burgundy or oxblood. #9F011C works beautifully in wine labels, heritage fashion, and editorial design where tactility matters. Digital use requires brightness adjustment—#9F011C can appear near-black on OLED screens—but when lit correctly, #9F011C reveals complex undertones. Research on color and perceived value shows that deep organic reds like color #9F011C increase willingness to pay in premium product categories, likely due to subconscious associations with rarity and craft. Symbolically, color #9F011C represents beauty born of transformation—life made pigment. #9F011C honors the labor behind luxury. In spiritual contexts, #9F011C connects to the root chakra’s nourishing aspect: strength that shelters. Designers choose color #9F011C when they want richness without flash. Its power lies in its story: every shade whispers of history, not hype.

Color Conversion

Convert #9F011C 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
#9F011C
RGB
rgb(159, 1, 28)
HSL
hsl(350°, 99%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 99%, 82%, 38%)
HSV
hsv(350°, 99%, 62%)
XYZ
14.5185 7.4765 1.7765
Yxy
7.4765 0.6108 0.3145
Hunter Lab
27.3432 1.8843 0.5129
CIE-Lab
32.8679 56.6415 33.5289

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red159 / 255 (62%)
62%
Green1 / 255 (0%)
Blue28 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Yellow82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)
38%

Color Variations

#9F011C 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

#9F011C 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 #9F011C 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

8.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9F011C 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

#9F011C

protanopia

#5b5915

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9F011C;

Text Color

color: #9F011C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9F011C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9F011C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9F011C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9F011C 0%, #610011 100%);

#9F011C Color FAQs

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