Information about #9B5B32 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9B5B32 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(155, 91, 50) — 60.8% red, 35.7% green, 19.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 25 / 41 / 39. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #9B5B32 reads as a confidently colored orange and feels open and friendly. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Moroccan Spice (#985934). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Piper (#9D5432) and Polished Brown (#985538).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(155, 91, 50)), which gives #9B5B32 its character. If you plan to put text on a #9B5B32 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.9:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#9B5B32 color variations

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#9B5B32 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 #9B5B32

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

Piper color link
Piper

#9D5432

Red Ochre color link
Red Ochre

#9F5233

Sunshine color link
Sunshine

#9C6531

Chelsea Gem color link
Chelsea Gem

#95532F

Fox color link
Fox

#985629

Ochre Brown color link
Ochre Brown

#99632B

Hawaiian Tan color link
Hawaiian Tan

#99522B

Heartwood color link
Heartwood

#A6602F

Krakatoa color link
Krakatoa

#9D523B

Red Beech color link
Red Beech

#A1623B

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9B5B32
  • RGB155, 91, 50
  • CMYK0, 25, 41, 39
  • HSL23°, 51%, 40%
  • HSL Precise23.429°, 51.22%, 40.196%
  • HSV23°, 68%, 61%
  • HSB23°, 68%, 61%
  • HEX ID9B5B32
  • DECIMAL ID10181426
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.6%
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