#9F1D1A Color Meaning and Information

#9F1D1A Color Information

#9F1D1A RGB value is (159, 29, 26). The hex color red value is 159, green is 29, and blue is 26. Its HSL format shows a hue of 1°, saturation of 72 percent, and lightness of36 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 82 percent, 84 percent, 38percent.

#9F1D1A

rgb(159, 29, 26)

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#9F1D1A Color Meaning

color #9F1D1A embodies intensity, assertiveness, and bold emotional presence. #9F1D1A deep, strong red Color #9F1D1A evokes passion, vitality, and impactful expression. Psychologically, #9F1D1A promotes courage, decisive action, and self-assertion, encouraging engagement and proactive behavior. Culturally, color #9F1D1A is used in signaling, ceremonial design, and branding to convey urgency, prominence, and emotional strength. Spiritually, #9F1D1A channels vitality, focused energy, and heart-centered determination, fostering assertive expression, dynamic courage, and active awareness. Its rich, commanding hue draws attention and signals intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #9F1D1A 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

#9F1D1A

RGB

rgb(159, 29, 26)

HSL

hsl(1°, 72%, 36%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 82%, 84%, 38%)

HSV

hsv(1°, 84%, 62%)

XYZ

14.9239 8.3242 1.7974

Yxy

8.3242 0.5959 0.3324

Hunter Lab

28.8517 1.8809 0.6179

CIE-Lab

34.6492 51.4280 36.4016

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red159 / 255 (62%)

62%

Green29 / 255 (11%)

11%

Blue26 / 255 (10%)

10%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta82 / 100 (82%)

82%

Yellow84 / 100 (84%)

84%

Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)

38%

Color Variations

#9F1D1A 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

#9F1D1A 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 #9F1D1A 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#9F1D1A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.88:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.88:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.88:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9F1D1A 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

#9F1D1A

protanopia

#67661b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9F1D1A;

Text Color

color: #9F1D1A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9F1D1A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9F1D1A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9F1D1A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9F1D1A 0%, #601110 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #9F1D1A in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.