Information about #9C4D1C color

#9C4D1C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9C4D1C belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(156, 77, 28) — 61.2% red, 30.2% green, 11% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 31 / 50 / 39. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9C4D1C is a energetic, saturated amber-leaning orange that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Rich Brown (#964C1D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vindaloo (#A74F20) and Rich Gold (#A15226).

The recipe behind #9C4D1C is rgb(156, 77, 28), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #9C4D1C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. #9C4D1C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9C4D1C color variations

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#9C4D1C 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 #9C4D1C

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

Rich Brown color link
Rich Brown

#964C1D

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Rich Gold color link
Rich Gold

#A15226

Mars Orange color link
Mars Orange

#964514

Rope color link
Rope

#8E4D1E

Hawaiian Tan color link
Hawaiian Tan

#99522B

Fox color link
Fox

#985629

Hazard color link
Hazard

#A3532A

Alert Tan color link
Alert Tan

#954E2C

Rock Spray color link
Rock Spray

#9D442D

Ayers Rock color link
Ayers Rock

#AE451D

Saddle Brown color link
Saddle Brown

#8B4513

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9C4D1C
  • RGB156, 77, 28
  • CMYK0, 31, 50, 39
  • CSSrgb(156, 77, 28)
  • HSL23°, 70%, 36%
  • HSL Precise22.969°, 69.565%, 36.078%
  • HSV23°, 82%, 61%
  • HSB23°, 82%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • GLSLvec3(0.612, 0.302, 0.110)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.612, 0.302, 0.110, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.612, 0.302, 0.110)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9C4D1C
  • DECIMAL ID10243356
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01