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What color is 9B3259?

The RGB color code for color number #9B3259 is RGB(155, 50, 89). In the RGB color model, #9B3259 has a red value of 155, a green value of 50, and a blue value of 89. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 67.7% magenta, 42.6% yellow, and 39.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 337.7° (degrees), 51.2 % saturation, and 40.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9B3259 has a hue of 337.7° (degrees), 67.7 % saturation and 60.8 % brightness/value.



Color 9B3259 is cool or warm?

Color 9B3259 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #9B3259? (For interior and product design)

9B3259 has an LRV of nearly 10. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#9B3259

Light Color


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Is #9B3259 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9B3259 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #9B3259 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(155, 50, 89)
Red
155 (60.8%)
Green
50 (19.6%)
Blue
89 (34.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
67.74%
Yellow
42.58%
Key
39.22%

HSL

HSL(337.71deg, 51.2 %, 40.2 %)

Hue
337.71°
Saturation
51.22 %.
Lightness
40.20 %.

RYB

RYB(147, 85, 108)
Red
147 (57.6%)
Yellow
85 (33.4%)
Blue
108 (42.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
337.71°
Saturation
67.74 %.
Brightness / Value
60.78 %.

HWB

H: 337.71°

W: 19.61 %

B: 39.22 %

XYZ

X : 16.46

Y : 9.97

Z : 10.51

YXY

Y1 : 9.97

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 39.22%

M : 80.39%

Y : 65.10%


LRV

~ 10 %

Munsell Color System

7.5RP 3.6/9.8

CIE-Lab

L : 37.79

A : 46.85

B : 1

CIE-Lch

L : 37.79

C : 46.86

H : 1.23

CIE-Luv

L : 37.79

U : 66.55

V : -6.92

Hunter-Lab

L : 31.58

A : 37.79

B : 2.37






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #9B3259


Here are the colors similar to 9B3259. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#B03060
Rich Maroon
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#9F2B68
Amaranth Deep Purple
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#AA4069
Medium Ruby
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#AB274F
Amaranth Purple
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9B3259.


#973961
PANTONE 2048 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#A12E64
PANTONE 8085 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#A73A64
PANTONE 7433 C
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9B3259.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9B3259.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 9B3259.


#8D3C4B
RAL 4002 - Red Violet
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9B3259.


#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #9B3259


Here are the paint colors similar to 9B3259. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9B3259 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9B3259 to Benjamin Moore


#A0365F
Royal Flush (2076-20)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#9E3F62
Berry Fizz (CSP-440)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#AB3162
Gypsy Pink (2077-20)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#9C284B
Magenta (2077-10)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9B3259 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9B3259 to Sherwin Williams


#92345B
Forward Fuchsia (SW 6842)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#99324E
Cerise (SW 6580)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#953D68
Dynamo (SW 6841)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#854158
Juneberry (SW 6573)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9B3259 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9B3259 to Valspar


#9C2E50
Jam Jar (M221)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#A21F4E
She Pouts (V004-3)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#8C2D60
Magenta Manicure (V003-3)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#8C2840
Thrill Ride (P040)
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 9B3259 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9B3259 to PPG Paints


#953D55
Magenta (PPG1050-7)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#AC3E5F
Heart's Desire (PPG1183-7)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#AB446B
Fuchsia Flock (PPG1182-7)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#943E4D
Madeira Red (PPG13-11)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9B3259 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9B3259 to Dunn-Edwards


#922E4A
Scarlet Apple (DEA 146)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#8D4362
Putnam Plum (DEA 100)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#96466A
Deep Magenta (DE 5013)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#9F2D47
Crimson Strawberry (DEA 102)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9B3259 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9B3259 to Behr


#944A63
Glitterati (P120-7)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#974352
French Rose (HDC-CL-04)
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#97495A
Haitian Flower (PPU1-16)
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#834253
Sugar Beet (M130-7)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#9B3259 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



9B3259
Rich Maroon*

329B74
Green (NCS)*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #9B3259?

Color that best contrast with #9B3259 is #329B74, color name is Green (NCS)*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #9B3259?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9B3259 is #329B74, color name is Green (NCS)*.





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