Information about #995C2E color

#995C2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #995C2E is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(153, 92, 46) — 60% red, 36.1% green, 18% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 24 / 42 / 40. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A clearly saturated warm orange, #995C2E holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Moroccan Spice (#985934). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Ochre Brown (#99632B) and Fox (#985629).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(153, 92, 46)), which gives #995C2E its character. If you plan to put text on a #995C2E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.9:1. No one has named #995C2E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#995C2E color variations

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#995C2E 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #995C2E

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

Ochre Brown color link
Ochre Brown

#99632B

Fox color link
Fox

#985629

Piper color link
Piper

#9D5432

Chelsea Gem color link
Chelsea Gem

#95532F

Sunshine color link
Sunshine

#9C6531

Hawaiian Tan color link
Hawaiian Tan

#99522B

Afghan Tan color link
Afghan Tan

#905E26

Rusty Nail color link
Rusty Nail

#8D5F2C

Red Ochre color link
Red Ochre

#9F5233

Heartwood color link
Heartwood

#A6602F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#995C2E
  • RGB153, 92, 46
  • CMYK0, 24, 42, 40
  • CSSrgb(153, 92, 46)
  • HSL26°, 54%, 39%
  • HSL Precise25.794°, 53.769%, 39.02%
  • HSV26°, 70%, 60%
  • HSB26°, 70%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.600
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.600, 0.361, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.600, 0.361, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.600, 0.361, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID995C2E
  • DECIMAL ID10050606
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01