Information about #9C5421 color

#9C5421 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9C5421 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(156, 84, 33) (61.2% red, 32.9% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 28 / 48 / 39 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A vivid, lively warm orange, #9C5421 sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rich Gold (#A15226). Nearby in the Register you will also find Fox (#985629) and Hawaiian Tan (#99522B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(156, 84, 33)), which gives #9C5421 its character. If you plan to put text on a #9C5421 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.7:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #9C5421 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#9C5421 color variations

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#9C5421 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 #9C5421

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

Rich Gold color link
Rich Gold

#A15226

Fox color link
Fox

#985629

Hawaiian Tan color link
Hawaiian Tan

#99522B

Rich Brown color link
Rich Brown

#964C1D

Hazard color link
Hazard

#A3532A

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Alert Tan color link
Alert Tan

#954E2C

Chelsea Gem color link
Chelsea Gem

#95532F

Rope color link
Rope

#8E4D1E

Afghan Tan color link
Afghan Tan

#905E26

Piper color link
Piper

#9D5432

Ochre Brown color link
Ochre Brown

#99632B

#9C5421 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9C5421
  • RGB156, 84, 33
  • CMYK0, 28, 48, 39
  • CSSrgb(156, 84, 33)
  • HSL25°, 65%, 37%
  • HSL Precise24.878°, 65.079%, 37.059%
  • HSV25°, 79%, 61%
  • HSB25°, 79%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.329
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.612, 0.329, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.612, 0.329, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.612, 0.329, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9C5421
  • DECIMAL ID10245153
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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