Information about #9C6C11 color

#9C6C11 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9C6C11 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(156, 108, 17) (61.2% red, 42.4% green, 6.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 19 / 55 / 39 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9C6C11 is a energetic, saturated orange that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Golden Brown (#996515). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bistre Brown (#967117) and Rapeseed Oil (#A17917).

In RGB terms — rgb(156, 108, 17) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #9C6C11 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.6:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#9C6C11 color variations

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#9C6C11 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 #9C6C11

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

Golden Brown color link
Golden Brown

#996515

Bistre Brown color link
Bistre Brown

#967117

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

Puke Brown color link
Puke Brown

#947706

Hazel color link
Hazel

#8E7618

Golden Curry color link
Golden Curry

#A47D0E

Porcupine color link
Porcupine

#936900

Poo color link
Poo

#8F7303

Zion color link
Zion

#AC7911

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9C6C11
  • RGB156, 108, 17
  • CMYK0, 19, 55, 39
  • CSSrgb(156, 108, 17)
  • HSL39°, 80%, 34%
  • HSL Precise39.281°, 80.347%, 33.922%
  • HSV39°, 89%, 61%
  • HSB39°, 89%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.067
  • GLSLvec3(0.612, 0.424, 0.067)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.612, 0.424, 0.067, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.612, 0.424, 0.067)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB6.7%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9C6C11
  • DECIMAL ID10251281
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01