Information about #9B5E59 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9B5E59 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(155, 94, 89) (60.8% red, 36.9% green, 34.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 24 / 26 / 39 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #9B5E59 reads as a moderately toned warm red and carries an easy, daylight feel. Designers typically reach for tones like this for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Warhol (#9B615F). Slightly further away sit Plum Blossom Mouse (#97645A) and Au Chico (#9E6759).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(155, 94, 89)), which gives #9B5E59 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 5.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 4.1:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #9B5E59 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#9B5E59 color variations

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#9B5E59 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 #9B5E59

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

Warhol color link
Warhol

#9B615F

Au Chico color link
Au Chico

#9E6759

Rose Taupe color link
Rose Taupe

#905D5D

Redwood color link
Redwood

#A45A52

Quickstep color link
Quickstep

#A7615F

Brownish color link
Brownish

#9C6D57

Copper Rose color link
Copper Rose

#996666

Promise color link
Promise

#936962

#9B5E59 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9B5E59
  • RGB155, 94, 89
  • CMYK0, 24, 26, 39
  • HSL5°, 27%, 48%
  • HSL Precise4.545°, 27.049%, 47.843%
  • HSV5°, 43%, 61%
  • HSB5°, 43%, 61%
  • HEX ID9B5E59
  • DECIMAL ID10182233
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.9%
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