Information about #966E1F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #966E1F belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(150, 110, 31) — 58.8% red, 43.1% green, 12.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 16 / 47 / 41. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#966E1F is a energetic, saturated amber-leaning orange that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Bistre Brown (#967117). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Hazel (#8E7618) and Golden Brown (#996515).

The recipe behind #966E1F is rgb(150, 110, 31), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #966E1F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#966E1F color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#966E1F color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#966E1F color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#966E1F color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#966E1F color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#966E1F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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#94321E
#94321E

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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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#1E946D
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#6D1E94
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#1E4694
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#6D1E94
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#1E9432
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#1E4694
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#941E81
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Nearest named colors to #966E1F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Bistre Brown color link
Bistre Brown

#967117

Hazel color link
Hazel

#8E7618

Golden Brown color link
Golden Brown

#996515

Corn Harvest color link
Corn Harvest

#8D702A

Cheers color link
Cheers

#916A2D

Ochre Brown color link
Ochre Brown

#99632B

Buttered Rum color link
Buttered Rum

#9D702E

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

Afghan Tan color link
Afghan Tan

#905E26

Kumera color link
Kumera

#886221

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Wood color link
Wood

#966F33

#966E1F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#966E1F
  • RGB150, 110, 31
  • CMYK0, 16, 47, 41
  • HSL40°, 66%, 35%
  • HSL Precise39.832°, 65.746%, 35.49%
  • HSV40°, 79%, 59%
  • HSB40°, 79%, 59%
  • HEX ID966E1F
  • DECIMAL ID9858591
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB58.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
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