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Enji Carmine (#9E2A2B)

Luminance: 9% · Nearest standard name: Enji Carmine

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ENJI CARMINE
#9E2A2B
rgb(158, 42, 43) · hsl(359°, 58%, 39%)
HEX#9E2A2B
RGB158, 42, 43
HSL359°, 58%, 39%
HSV / HSB359°, 73%, 62%
CMYK (Print)0%, 73%, 73%, 38%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#9E2A2B#2A9D9B

Analogous

#9D2A65#9E2A2B#9D622A

Triadic

#9E2A2B#2C9D2A#2A2C9D

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints
Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)7.45:1

Sample text rendered with #9E2A2B on white

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS
Against Dark (#0F172A)2.40:1

Sample text rendered with #9E2A2B on dark

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: FAIL

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Enji Carmine (#9E2A2B)

Enji Carmine (#9E2A2B) is a distinct shade within the Rose & Red chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 9% and a warm color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#9E2A2B
RGB Space158, 42, 43
HSL Values359°, 58%, 39%
HSV / HSB359°, 73%, 62%
CMYK Ink0%, 73%, 73%, 38%
TemperatureWarm

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Enji Carmine

Geometric intervals calculated from #9E2A2B on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#2A9D9B

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Enji Carmine with its polar opposite (#2A9D9B) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#9D2A65 · #9D622A

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Enji Carmine for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#2A9D62 · #2A659D

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Enji Carmine, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#2C9D2A · #2A2C9D

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#659D2A · #2A9D9B · #622A9D

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Enji Carmine

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Interactive Brand Accent (10% Volume)

With a saturation of 58% and lightness of 39%, Enji Carmine (#9E2A2B) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges
Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow
Tonal Expansion ScaleView 10-step design token ramp →

Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

Radiates high energy, urgency, passionate emotion, and dramatic visual power. Commands immediate human attention.

Optimal Industry Verticals

E-Commerce Flash Sales, Fitness Apparel, Gaming HUDs, Food & Beverage. Combining Enji Carmine with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Enji Carmine

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS
:root {
  --color-9e2a2b: #9E2A2B;
  --color-9e2a2b-rgb: 158, 42, 43;
  --color-9e2a2b-hsl: 359deg 58% 39%;
}
tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        '9e2a2b': '#9E2A2B',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Enji Carmine (#9E2A2B)

Authoritative answers covering Enji Carmine color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Enji Carmine (#9E2A2B)?
Enji Carmine is defined by the HEX code #9E2A2B. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:158, G:42, B:43. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:359°, Saturation:58%, Lightness:39%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 359°, 73%, 62%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:0%, M:73%, Y:73%, K:38%.
Does Enji Carmine (#9E2A2B) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?
Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Enji Carmine achieves a contrast ratio of 7.45:1 (Passing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Passing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 2.40:1 (Failing WCAG AA).
What is the direct complementary color for Enji Carmine (#9E2A2B)?
The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #9E2A2B is #2A9D9B. When placed side-by-side, #9E2A2B and #2A9D9B create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.
What is the recommended role for Enji Carmine in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?
With a saturation of 58% and lightness of 39%, Enji Carmine (#9E2A2B) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.
How can I copy and export Enji Carmine into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?
You can define Enji Carmine in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #9E2A2B; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Enji Carmine using our interactive Color Palette Generator.
Which color family does Enji Carmine (#9E2A2B) belong to?
Enji Carmine belongs to the Rose & Red family (Warm spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Rose & Red Color Guide.