Color #9F2D42 Color / Colour Code #9F2D42
This page shows the hex color code for color #9f2d42 (#9F2D42). The colour is a red tone with 56% saturation and 40% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #9F2D42 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#9F2D42 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 319, 349, and 19 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 349, 109, and 229 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #9F2D42
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 349 and saturation at 56%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 349 to 34 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 349 with its complement at 169 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #9F2D42
Lightness variations at hue 349 and 56% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #9F2D42
Design Use Cases for #9F2D42
Balanced UI Color
At 56% saturation, #9F2D42 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Primary Interface Color
At 40% lightness, #9F2D42 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#9F2D42 falls in the red spectrum (hue 349). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #9F2D42 (hue 349) to its complement at hue 169. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 19. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9f2d42, #2d9f8a);
CSS Code for #9F2D42
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About Color #9F2D42 (#9F2D42)
#9F2D42 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 159 red, 45 green, and 66 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 349 degrees with 56% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #9F2D42 is 81/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 72% magenta, 58% yellow, and 38% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #9F2D42 against white is 7.17:1 and against black is 2.93:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #2D9F8A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #9F2D42. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #9F2D7B and #9F512D, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #9F2D42?
- #9F2D42 is Color #9F2D42, a red color (colour) with RGB(159, 45, 66), HSL(349, 56%, 40%), and CMYK(0%, 72%, 58%, 38%). Its perceived brightness is 81/255.
- Is #9F2D42 accessible for text?
- Against white, #9F2D42 has a contrast ratio of 7.17:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.93:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #9F2D42?
- The complementary colour is #2D9F8A (hue 169). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #9F2D7B and #9F512D. The triadic palette adds #429F2D and #2D429F for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #9F2D42 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #9f2d42; or rgb(159, 45, 66); or hsl(349, 56%, 40%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 349 56% 40%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.