#9F1D2F Color Information
#9F1D2F RGB value is (159, 29, 47). The hex color red value is 159, green is 29, and blue is 47. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 82 percent, 70 percent, 38 percent.
#9F1D2F Color Meaning
Color #9F1D2F signifies elegance, deep passion, and controlled energy. #9F1D2F dark red-purple hue combines the vigor of red with the introspective depth of violet. Psychologically, color #9F1D2F encourages focus, emotional strength, and refined expression. Culturally, color #9F1D2F is linked with sophistication, luxury, and ceremonial use in Western traditions, while Eastern contexts associate #9F1D2F with power, stability, and auspicious energy. Fengshui uses #9F1D2F shade to stabilize spaces that require thoughtful energy and emotional balance. Spiritually, color #9F1D2F 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 #9F1D2F 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.
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Color Variations
#9F1D2F 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
#9F1D2F 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 #9F1D2F 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #9F1D2F 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.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#9F1D2F Color FAQs
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