Information about #9E8581 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9E8581 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(158, 133, 129) (62% red, 52.2% green, 50.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 10 / 11 / 38 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9E8581 presents itself as a gently muted warm red — one 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 almost identical to Quarter Buffalo (#998682). Nearby in the Register you will also find Heirloom (#9D8B7C) and Double Perfect Taupe (#988B80).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(158, 133, 129)), which gives #9E8581 its character. If you plan to put text on a #9E8581 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #9E8581 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#9E8581 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#9E8581 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#9E8581 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#604D4A

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Black

#000000

#9E8581 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#9E8581 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#9E8581 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
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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
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#808B9D
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#809D93
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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
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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
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#809D84
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#84809D
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#999D80
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#84809D
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#8B9D80
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#80999D
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#93809D
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Nearest named colors to #9E8581

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

Quarter Buffalo color link
Quarter Buffalo

#998682

Heirloom color link
Heirloom

#9D8B7C

Double Perfect Taupe color link
Double Perfect Taupe

#988B80

Silver Grey color link
Silver Grey

#97867C

Dry Creek color link
Dry Creek

#9A7F7C

Warm Grey color link
Warm Grey

#978A84

Pharlap color link
Pharlap

#A3807B

Cinereous color link
Cinereous

#98817B

Opium color link
Opium

#987E7E

Almond Frost color link
Almond Frost

#9A8678

Ecru Ochre color link
Ecru Ochre

#A48D83

Grayish Vermilion color link
Grayish Vermilion

#A8887D

#9E8581 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9E8581
  • RGB158, 133, 129
  • CMYK0, 10, 11, 38
  • HSL8°, 13%, 56%
  • HSL Precise8.276°, 13.004%, 56.275%
  • HSV8°, 18%, 62%
  • HSB8°, 18%, 62%
  • HEX ID9E8581
  • DECIMAL ID10388865
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB50.6%
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