No image schema for dynamic color

#9E132C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9E132C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9E132C Color Information

#9E132C RGB value is (158, 19, 44). The hex color red value is 158, green is 19, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 349°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of35 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 88 percent, 72 percent, 38percent.

#9E132C
rgb(158, 19, 44)
ColorMean
Share

#9E132C Color Meaning

color #9E132C signifies elegance, deep passion, and controlled energy. #9E132C dark red-purple hue combines the vigor of red with the introspective depth of violet. Psychologically, Color #9E132C encourages focus, emotional strength, and refined expression. Culturally, color #9E132C is linked with sophistication, luxury, and ceremonial use in Western traditions, while Eastern contexts associate #9E132C with power, stability, and auspicious energy. Fengshui uses #9E132C shade to stabilize spaces that require thoughtful energy and emotional balance. Spiritually, color #9E132C aligns with the Root and Heart chakras, merging grounding energy with subtle emotional awareness. Its dark, vivid tone is favored in art, interior design, and fashion to convey richness, depth, and authority.

Color Conversion

Convert #9E132C 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
#9E132C
RGB
rgb(158, 19, 44)
HSL
hsl(349°, 79%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 88%, 72%, 38%)
HSV
hsv(349°, 88%, 62%)
XYZ
14.7880 7.9167 3.1315
Yxy
7.9167 0.5724 0.3064
Hunter Lab
28.1366 1.9000 0.4552
CIE-Lab
33.8088 54.2297 24.6005

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red158 / 255 (62%)
62%
Green19 / 255 (7%)
Blue44 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Yellow72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)
38%

Color Variations

#9E132C 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

#9E132C 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 #9E132C 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.

#FFFFFF
#9E132C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9E132C 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

#9E132C

protanopia

#626126

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9E132C;

Text Color

color: #9E132C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9E132C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9E132C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9E132C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9E132C 0%, #620b1b 100%);

#9E132C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #9E132C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.