Red

The color #9C2222 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 34, 34 and HSL values of 0°, 64%, 37%.

Color Values for #9C2222

Below are the different color format representations for #9C2222. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#9C2222
RGB:
rgb(156,34,34) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,64%,37%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 78%, 78%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9C2222

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9C2222. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.2%
Green: 13.3%
Blue: 13.3%

Contrast Analysis for #9C2222

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #9C2222

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9C2222

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #9C2222

The complementary color for #9C2222 is #229B9B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9C2222

The analogous colors for #9C2222 are #9B225E and #9B5E22. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9C2222

The triadic colors for #9C2222 are #229B22 and #22229B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9C2222

These are the darker variations of #9C2222. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D1B1B and #5E1414. This progression shows how #9C2222 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9C2222

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B04E4E and #C47A7A. This progression shows how #9C2222. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9C2222

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9C2222. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #9C2222

Companies and brands that incorporate #9C2222 in their visual identity.

#9C2222 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9C2222. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9C2222 is a red with RGB values of 156, 34, 34 and HSL values of 0°, 64%, 37%.

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