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Deep Ochre Red
Deep Ochre Red
#9E4B3CClick to copy
Deep Ochre Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(158, 75, 60)Copy
HSLhsl(9, 45%, 43%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(9, 62%, 62%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 53%, 62%, 38%)Copy
Deep Ochre Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#9E4B3C
Click to copy#3C8F9E
Click to copyAnalogous
#9E3C5E
Click to copy#9E7C3C
Click to copySplit Complementary
#3C9E7C
Click to copy#3C5E9E
Click to copyMonochromatic
#9E4B3C
Click to copy#BC8C84
Click to copy#E0CAC6
Click to copy#542820
Click to copy#0A0504
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDeep Ochre Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
5.96 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.53 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
5.46 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Sample text Aa
Dark gray background #333333
2.12 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Deep Ochre Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Deep Ochre Red Color Introduction
Definition
Deep Ochre Red (HEX #9E4B3C) has the RGB value rgb(158, 75, 60), the HSL value hsl(9°, 45%, 43%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 53%, 62%, 38%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Deep Ochre Red is #3C8F9E, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #9E3C5E and #9E7C3C that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#3C9E7C, #3C5E9E) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Deep Ochre Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Deep Ochre Red has a contrast ratio of 5.96:1 against white and 3.53:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Deep Ochre Red has a lightness of 43% and a saturation of 45%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A color signifying solemnity in Rembrandt’s religious works, appearing often in the details of holy robes.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Deep Ochre Red tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Deep Ochre Red is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Deep Ochre Red Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
