Information about #9E5D2E color

#9E5D2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9E5D2E is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(158, 93, 46) — 62% red, 36.5% green, 18% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 25 / 44 / 38. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9E5D2E presents itself as a confidently colored orange — 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 practically indistinguishable from Ochre Brown (#99632B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Heartwood (#A6602F) and Sunshine (#9C6531).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(158, 93, 46)), which gives #9E5D2E its character. If you plan to put text on a #9E5D2E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. #9E5D2E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9E5D2E color variations

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#9E5D2E 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 #9E5D2E

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

Ochre Brown color link
Ochre Brown

#99632B

Heartwood color link
Heartwood

#A6602F

Sunshine color link
Sunshine

#9C6531

Piper color link
Piper

#9D5432

Fox color link
Fox

#985629

Mai Tai color link
Mai Tai

#A56531

Hazard color link
Hazard

#A3532A

Red Ochre color link
Red Ochre

#9F5233

Hawaiian Tan color link
Hawaiian Tan

#99522B

Clove Dyed color link
Clove Dyed

#A96232

Chelsea Gem color link
Chelsea Gem

#95532F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9E5D2E
  • RGB158, 93, 46
  • CMYK0, 25, 44, 38
  • CSSrgb(158, 93, 46)
  • HSL25°, 55%, 40%
  • HSL Precise25.179°, 54.902%, 40%
  • HSV25°, 71%, 62%
  • HSB25°, 71%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.620
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.620, 0.365, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.620, 0.365, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.620, 0.365, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID9E5D2E
  • DECIMAL ID10378542
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01