Red

The color #9C5959 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 89, 89 and HSL values of 0°, 27%, 48%.

Color Values for #9C5959

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HEX:
#9C5959
RGB:
rgb(156,89,89) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,27%,48%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 43%, 43%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9C5959

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9C5959. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.2%
Green: 34.9%
Blue: 34.9%

Contrast Analysis for #9C5959

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 #9C5959

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9C5959

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

Complementary Colors for #9C5959

The complementary color for #9C5959 is #599B9B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9C5959

The analogous colors for #9C5959 are #9B597A and #9B7A59. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9C5959

The triadic colors for #9C5959 are #599B59 and #59599B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9C5959

These are the darker variations of #9C5959. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D4747 and #5E3535. This progression shows how #9C5959 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9C5959

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B07A7A and #C49B9B. This progression shows how #9C5959. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9C5959

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9C5959. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #9C5959

Companies and brands that incorporate #9C5959 in their visual identity.

#9C5959 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9C5959. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9C5959 is a red with RGB values of 156, 89, 89 and HSL values of 0°, 27%, 48%.

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