Red

The color #9C5656 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 86, 86 and HSL values of 0°, 29%, 47%.

Color Values for #9C5656

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HEX:
#9C5656
RGB:
rgb(156,86,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,29%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 45%, 45%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9C5656

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9C5656. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.2%
Green: 33.7%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #9C5656

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 #9C5656

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9C5656

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

Complementary Colors for #9C5656

The complementary color for #9C5656 is #559B9B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9C5656

The analogous colors for #9C5656 are #9B5578 and #9B7855. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9C5656

The triadic colors for #9C5656 are #559B55 and #55559B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9C5656

These are the darker variations of #9C5656. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D4545 and #5E3434. This progression shows how #9C5656 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9C5656

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B07878 and #C49A9A. This progression shows how #9C5656. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9C5656

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9C5656. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #9C5656

Companies and brands that incorporate #9C5656 in their visual identity.

#9C5656 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9C5656. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9C5656 is a red with RGB values of 156, 86, 86 and HSL values of 0°, 29%, 47%.

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