Color swatch image showing #9D292D with RGB(157,41,45) values

#9D292D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9D292D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9D292D Color Information

#9D292D RGB value is (157, 41, 45). The hex color red value is 157, green is 41, and blue is 45. Its HSL format shows a hue of 358°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 74 percent, 71 percent, 38 percent.

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#9D292D Color Meaning

Color #9D292D expresses controlled intensity, ritual strength, and restrained passion. #9D292D deep red carries brown undertones that reduce aggression and replace #9D292D with gravity. Consequently, color #9D292D communicates seriousness, dignity, and emotional weight without appearing loud. Psychologically, color #9D292D stimulates focus and resolve rather than impulsive reaction. #9D292D encourages commitment and endurance, making #9D292D effective in settings tied to discipline or legacy. Because the hue absorbs light, #9D292D can also evoke introspection and personal responsibility. Within cultural symbolism, color #9D292D often reflects tradition, ceremony, and formal authority. #9D292D aligns with textiles, seals, and historic markings that emphasize permanence. On a spiritual level, color #9D292D suggests sacrifice, loyalty, and the quiet strength required to uphold values over time.

Color Conversion

Convert #9D292D 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
#9D292D
RGB
rgb(157, 41, 45)
HSL
hsl(358°, 59%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 71%, 38%)
HSV
hsv(358°, 74%, 62%)
XYZ
15.1712 8.9434 3.4093
Yxy
8.9434 0.5512 0.3249
Hunter Lab
29.9055 1.8547 0.5578
CIE-Lab
35.8752 47.6258 26.4027

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red157 / 255 (62%)
62%
Green41 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue45 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)
38%

Color Variations

#9D292D 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

#9D292D 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 #9D292D 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+)

7.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9D292D 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

#9D292D

protanopia

#6b6a2c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9D292D;

Text Color

color: #9D292D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9D292D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9D292D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9D292D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9D292D 0%, #5f191b 100%);

#9D292D Color FAQs

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