Information about #9B6F1C color

#9B6F1C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9B6F1C belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(155, 111, 28) — 60.8% red, 43.5% green, 11% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 17 / 50 / 39. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #9B6F1C reads as a energetic, saturated amber-leaning orange and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Bistre Brown (#967117). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Golden Brown (#996515) and Rapeseed Oil (#A17917).

In RGB terms — rgb(155, 111, 28) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #9B6F1C: 4.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.5:1 for white. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #9B6F1C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#9B6F1C color variations

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#9B6F1C 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 #9B6F1C

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

Golden Brown color link
Golden Brown

#996515

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

Hazel color link
Hazel

#8E7618

Buttered Rum color link
Buttered Rum

#9D702E

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Ochre Brown color link
Ochre Brown

#99632B

Corn Harvest color link
Corn Harvest

#8D702A

Cheers color link
Cheers

#916A2D

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Golden Curry color link
Golden Curry

#A47D0E

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

#9B6F1C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9B6F1C
  • RGB155, 111, 28
  • CMYK0, 17, 50, 39
  • HSL39°, 69%, 36%
  • HSL Precise39.213°, 69.399%, 35.882%
  • HSV39°, 82%, 61%
  • HSB39°, 82%, 61%
  • HEX ID9B6F1C
  • DECIMAL ID10186524
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
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