Information about #915D2B color

#915D2B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #915D2B is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(145, 93, 43) (56.9% red, 36.5% green, 16.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 40 / 43 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#915D2B is a confidently colored orange that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rusty Nail (#8D5F2C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Afghan Tan (#905E26) and Ochre Brown (#99632B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(145, 93, 43)), which gives #915D2B its character. If you plan to put text on a #915D2B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#915D2B color variations

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#915D2B 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 #915D2B

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

Rusty Nail color link
Rusty Nail

#8D5F2C

Afghan Tan color link
Afghan Tan

#905E26

Ochre Brown color link
Ochre Brown

#99632B

Fox color link
Fox

#985629

Chelsea Gem color link
Chelsea Gem

#95532F

Natural color link
Natural

#885931

Cheers color link
Cheers

#916A2D

Flat Earth color link
Flat Earth

#855F31

Hawaiian Tan color link
Hawaiian Tan

#99522B

Kumera color link
Kumera

#886221

Sunshine color link
Sunshine

#9C6531

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#915D2B
  • RGB145, 93, 43
  • CMYK0, 20, 40, 43
  • CSSrgb(145, 93, 43)
  • HSL29°, 54%, 37%
  • HSL Precise29.412°, 54.255%, 36.863%
  • HSV29°, 70%, 57%
  • HSB29°, 70%, 57%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.569
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.569, 0.365, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.569, 0.365, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.569, 0.365, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB56.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID915D2B
  • DECIMAL ID9526571
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01