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#9F1D21 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9F1D21 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9F1D21 Color Information

#9F1D21 RGB value is (159, 29, 33). The hex color red value is 159, green is 29, and blue is 33. Its HSL format shows a hue of 358°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of37 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 82 percent, 79 percent, 38percent.

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#9F1D21 Color Meaning

Color #9F1D21 conveys grounded intensity, historical continuity, and restrained power. Color #9F1D21 is a deep, slightly brownish red that echoes dried blood, aged brick, and colonial textiles. Unlike vivid carmines, #9F1D21 carries weathering—time has softened its edge but not its presence. In architectural color palettes, #9F1D21 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 #9F1D21 serves as a durable primary or secondary hue. #9F1D21 provides excellent contrast in print and reduces eye strain in long-form digital reading compared to brighter reds. #9F1D21 pairs powerfully with cream, olive, or slate, creating palettes that feel rooted but not rustic. Consumer research shows products in color #9F1D21 are rated as more trustworthy in organic and heritage categories. Color #9F1D21 doesn’t shout—#9F1D21 endures. Symbolically, color #9F1D21 represents strength that weathers. #9F1D21 is the color of hearths, not fireworks. In spiritual practice, #9F1D21 connects to the root chakra’s protective mode: shelter as service. Designers choose color #9F1D21 when legacy must feel present, not past. Its power lies in its patience—deep, slow, and sure.

Color Conversion

Convert #9F1D21 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
#9F1D21
RGB
rgb(159, 29, 33)
HSL
hsl(358°, 69%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 82%, 79%, 38%)
HSV
hsv(358°, 82%, 62%)
XYZ
15.0120 8.3595 2.2612
Yxy
8.3595 0.5857 0.3261
Hunter Lab
28.9128 1.8995 0.5830
CIE-Lab
34.7206 51.6500 32.4757

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red159 / 255 (62%)
62%
Green29 / 255 (11%)
11%
Blue33 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)
38%

Color Variations

#9F1D21 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

#9F1D21 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 #9F1D21 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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9F1D21 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9F1D21;

Text Color

color: #9F1D21;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9F1D21;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9F1D2140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9F1D21;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9F1D21 0%, #611214 100%);

#9F1D21 Color FAQs

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