Information about #9E661E color

#9E661E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#9E661E falls into the Orange Color FamilyHigh Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(158, 102, 30) — 62% red, 40% green, 11.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 22 / 50 / 38. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9E661E presents itself as a strongly colored warm orange — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Golden Brown (#996515). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Ochre Brown (#99632B) and Bistre Brown (#967117).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(158, 102, 30)), which gives #9E661E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #9E661E: 4.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.4:1 for black. #9E661E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9E661E color variations

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#9E661E 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 #9E661E

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

Ochre Brown color link
Ochre Brown

#99632B

Bistre Brown color link
Bistre Brown

#967117

Afghan Tan color link
Afghan Tan

#905E26

Buttered Rum color link
Buttered Rum

#9D702E

Sunshine color link
Sunshine

#9C6531

Heartwood color link
Heartwood

#A6602F

Cheers color link
Cheers

#916A2D

Mai Tai color link
Mai Tai

#A56531

Fox color link
Fox

#985629

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

Rich Gold color link
Rich Gold

#A15226

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9E661E
  • RGB158, 102, 30
  • CMYK0, 22, 50, 38
  • CSSrgb(158, 102, 30)
  • HSL34°, 68%, 37%
  • HSL Precise33.75°, 68.085%, 36.863%
  • HSV34°, 81%, 62%
  • HSB34°, 81%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.620
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • GLSLvec3(0.620, 0.400, 0.118)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.620, 0.400, 0.118, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.620, 0.400, 0.118)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.8%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9E661E
  • DECIMAL ID10380830
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01