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Information about Boardwalk color

#9F8353 - Boardwalk color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9F8353 ("Boardwalk") belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(159, 131, 83) (62.4% red, 51.4% green, 32.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 11 / 30 / 38 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9F8353 presents itself as a mildly saturated 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 almost identical to Muesli (#9E7E53). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sanctuary (#A68459) and Willow Tea (#9C8A4D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(159, 131, 83)), which gives #9F8353 its character. If you plan to put text on a #9F8353 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.6:1. The name "Boardwalk" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Boardwalk color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

Boardwalk color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Boardwalk

#9F8353
#B49B71

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#C7B494

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#D9CDB8

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#ECE6DB

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White

#FFFFFF

Boardwalk color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Boardwalk

#9F8353
#7D6742

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#5E4D31

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#3E3321

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#1F1910

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Black

#000000

Boardwalk color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Boardwalk

#9F8353
#97815B

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#918164

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#8B806D

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#858076

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Grey

#808080

Boardwalk color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#7C9D52

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#9A9D52

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Boardwalk

#9F8353
#9D6452

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#9D525F

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#9D527C

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Boardwalk 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
#9F8353
Boardwalk

#9F8353

#536E9D
#536E9D

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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
#9F8353
Boardwalk

#9F8353

#5D539D
#5D539D

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#53939D
#53939D

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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
#939D53
#939D53

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#9F8353
Boardwalk

#9F8353

#9D5D53
#9D5D53

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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
#9F8353
Boardwalk

#9F8353

#539D82
#539D82

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#82539D
#82539D

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#9F8353
Boardwalk

#9F8353

#6E9D53
#6E9D53

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#536E9D
#536E9D

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#82539D
#82539D

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#9F8353
Boardwalk

#9F8353

#539D5D
#539D5D

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#536E9D
#536E9D

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#9D5393
#9D5393

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Nearest named colors to Boardwalk

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Muesli color link
Muesli

#9E7E53

Sanctuary color link
Sanctuary

#A68459

Willow Tea color link
Willow Tea

#9C8A4D

Muddy Waters color link
Muddy Waters

#A9844F

Moscow Mule color link
Moscow Mule

#9E7853

Twister color link
Twister

#938255

Brown Beige color link
Brown Beige

#AB814F

Moderate Gamboge color link
Moderate Gamboge

#A8854A

Triple Doeskin color link
Triple Doeskin

#9F8460

Chamoisee color link
Chamoisee

#A0785A

Mocha color link
Mocha

#9D7651

Cafe Au Lait color link
Cafe Au Lait

#A67B5B

Boardwalk color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#9F8353 - Boardwalk color image Boardwalk color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
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#9F8353 - Boardwalk color image Boardwalk color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#9F8353 - Boardwalk color image Boardwalk color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9F8353
  • RGB159, 131, 83
  • CMYK0, 11, 30, 38
  • CSSrgb(159, 131, 83)
  • HSL38°, 31%, 47%
  • HSL Precise37.895°, 31.405%, 47.451%
  • HSV38°, 48%, 62%
  • HSB38°, 48%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.514
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • GLSLvec3(0.624, 0.514, 0.325)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.624, 0.514, 0.325, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.624, 0.514, 0.325)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB51.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.5%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID9F8353
  • DECIMAL ID10453843
  • Name Length9
  • This page visited7 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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