Information about #CB9C37 color

#CB9C37 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CB9C37 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(203, 156, 55) (79.6% red, 61.2% green, 21.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 18 / 58 / 20 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A clearly saturated warm orange, #CB9C37 feels open and friendly. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Satin Sheen Gold (#CBA135). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Afterglow (#CE9732) and Golden Spice (#C6973F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(203, 156, 55)), which gives #CB9C37 its character. If you plan to put text on a #CB9C37 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. No one has named #CB9C37 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#CB9C37 color variations

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#CB9C37 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 #CB9C37

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

Afterglow color link
Afterglow

#CE9732

Golden Spice color link
Golden Spice

#C6973F

Rustic Gold color link
Rustic Gold

#C2A03D

Fuel Yellow color link
Fuel Yellow

#D19033

Day's Eye color link
Day's Eye

#C89828

Anzac color link
Anzac

#C68E3F

Dixie Chick color link
Dixie Chick

#C48F2A

Pizza color link
Pizza

#BF8D3C

#CB9C37 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CB9C37
  • RGB203, 156, 55
  • CMYK0, 18, 58, 20
  • HSL41°, 59%, 51%
  • HSL Precise40.946°, 58.73%, 50.588%
  • HSV41°, 73%, 80%
  • HSB41°, 73%, 80%
  • HEX IDCB9C37
  • DECIMAL ID13343799
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB79.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
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