Information about #9C9164 color

#9C9164 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#9C9164 falls into the Yellow Color FamilyLow Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(156, 145, 100) — 61.2% red, 56.9% green, 39.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 4 / 22 / 39. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9C9164 presents itself as a gently muted sunny yellow — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Double Hillary (#978E69). Nearby in the Register you will also find Gold Rush (#A28A64) and Rustic Brass (#9A925B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(156, 145, 100)), which gives #9C9164 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#9C9164 color variations

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#9C9164 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 #9C9164

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9C9164
  • RGB156, 145, 100
  • CMYK0, 4, 22, 39
  • CSSrgb(156, 145, 100)
  • HSL48°, 22%, 50%
  • HSL Precise48.214°, 22.047%, 50.196%
  • HSV48°, 36%, 61%
  • HSB48°, 36%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.569
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.392
  • GLSLvec3(0.612, 0.569, 0.392)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.612, 0.569, 0.392, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.612, 0.569, 0.392)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB39.2%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID9C9164
  • DECIMAL ID10260836
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01