Information about #9D5C48 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9D5C48 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(157, 92, 72) — 61.6% red, 36.1% green, 28.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 25 / 33 / 38. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9D5C48 is a softly balanced earthy red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Sepia Skin (#9E5B40). Nearby in the Register you will also find Crail (#A65648) and Wild West (#9A5440).

In RGB terms — rgb(157, 92, 72) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #9D5C48 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. #9D5C48 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9D5C48 color variations

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#9D5C48 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 #9D5C48

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

#9D5C48 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9D5C48
  • RGB157, 92, 72
  • CMYK0, 25, 33, 38
  • HSL14°, 37%, 45%
  • HSL Precise14.118°, 37.118%, 44.902%
  • HSV14°, 54%, 62%
  • HSB14°, 54%, 62%
  • HEX ID9D5C48
  • DECIMAL ID10312776
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.2%
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