Information about #9E864C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9E864C belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(158, 134, 76) (62% red, 52.5% green, 29.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 32 / 38 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly balanced orange, #9E864C sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Willow Tea (#9C8A4D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Boardwalk (#9F8353) and Moderate Gamboge (#A8854A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(158, 134, 76)), which gives #9E864C its character. If you plan to put text on a #9E864C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.5:1. #9E864C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9E864C color variations

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#9E864C 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 #9E864C

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

Willow Tea color link
Willow Tea

#9C8A4D

Boardwalk color link
Boardwalk

#9F8353

Muesli color link
Muesli

#9E7E53

Muddy Waters color link
Muddy Waters

#A9844F

Brown Beige color link
Brown Beige

#AB814F

Twister color link
Twister

#938255

Dark Tan color link
Dark Tan

#918151

Teak color link
Teak

#AB8953

Fortune color link
Fortune

#928053

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9E864C
  • RGB158, 134, 76
  • CMYK0, 9, 32, 38
  • CSSrgb(158, 134, 76)
  • HSL42°, 35%, 46%
  • HSL Precise42.439°, 35.043%, 45.882%
  • HSV42°, 52%, 62%
  • HSB42°, 52%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.620
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.525
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • GLSLvec3(0.620, 0.525, 0.298)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.620, 0.525, 0.298, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.620, 0.525, 0.298)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.8%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID9E864C
  • DECIMAL ID10389068
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01