Color swatch image showing Spartan Crimson (#9E1316) with RGB(158,19,22) values

Spartan Crimson (#9E1316) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Spartan Crimson (#9E1316) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Spartan Crimson (#9E1316) Color Information

Spartan Crimson (#9E1316) RGB value is (158, 19, 22). The hex color red value is 158, green is 19, and blue is 22. Its HSL format shows a hue of 359°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 88 percent, 86 percent, 38 percent.

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Spartan Crimson (#9E1316) Color Meaning

Spartan Crimson (#9E1316) is a dark, vivid red shade with earthy undertones, a strong, grounded tone in the red spectrum. Spartan Crimson (#9E1316) psychologically conveys strength, courage, and determination, supporting action and resilience. Culturally, Spartan Crimson (#9E1316) appears in military, branding, and interior design to symbolize power, passion, and authority. Spiritually, it resonates with the root chakra, enhancing grounding, protection, and vitality. Feng Shui uses Spartan Crimson to activate energy, courage, and personal empowerment, making it suitable for high-energy areas or spaces needing motivational focus.

Color Conversion

Convert Spartan Crimson (#9E1316) 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
#9E1316
RGB
rgb(158, 19, 22)
HSL
hsl(359°, 79%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 88%, 86%, 38%)
HSV
hsv(359°, 88%, 62%)
XYZ
14.4782 7.7928 1.5001
Yxy
7.7928 0.6091 0.3278
Hunter Lab
27.9156 1.8353 0.5747
CIE-Lab
33.5475 53.4646 37.4808

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red158 / 255 (62%)
62%
Green19 / 255 (7%)
Blue22 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Yellow86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)
38%

Color Variations

Spartan Crimson (#9E1316) 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

Spartan Crimson (#9E1316) 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 Spartan Crimson (#9E1316) 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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#9E1316

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9E1316 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

Spartan Crimson (#9E1316)

protanopia

#626115

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9E1316;

Text Color

color: #9E1316;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9E1316;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9E131640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9E1316;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9E1316 0%, #620b0d 100%);

Spartan Crimson (#9E1316) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Spartan Crimson (#9E1316) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.