Information about #9C965E color

#9C965E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9C965E is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(156, 150, 94) (61.2% red, 58.8% green, 36.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 24 / 39 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #9C965E reads as a calm, restrained yellow and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Rustic Brass (#9A925B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Police Khaki (#A38F58) and Crisp Green (#959552).

In RGB terms — rgb(156, 150, 94) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #9C965E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.0:1. #9C965E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9C965E color variations

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#9C965E 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 #9C965E

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

Rustic Brass color link
Rustic Brass

#9A925B

Police Khaki color link
Police Khaki

#A38F58

Crisp Green color link
Crisp Green

#959552

Gingko color link
Gingko

#A59C55

Gold Rush color link
Gold Rush

#A28A64

Dark Sand color link
Dark Sand

#A88F59

Westwood color link
Westwood

#909B67

Mojito color link
Mojito

#988762

Dark Beige color link
Dark Beige

#AC9362

Green Smoke color link
Green Smoke

#9CA664

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9C965E
  • RGB156, 150, 94
  • CMYK0, 2, 24, 39
  • CSSrgb(156, 150, 94)
  • HSL54°, 25%, 49%
  • HSL Precise54.194°, 24.8%, 49.02%
  • HSV54°, 40%, 61%
  • HSB54°, 40%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.588
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • GLSLvec3(0.612, 0.588, 0.369)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.612, 0.588, 0.369, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.612, 0.588, 0.369)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.9%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID9C965E
  • DECIMAL ID10262110
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01