Information about #9F7F2C color

#9F7F2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9F7F2C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(159, 127, 44) — 62.4% red, 49.8% green, 17.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 13 / 45 / 38. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9F7F2C presents itself as a confidently colored orange — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Hacienda (#9E8022). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lemon Ginger (#968428) and Metallic Sunburst (#9C7C38).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(159, 127, 44)), which gives #9F7F2C its character. If you plan to put text on a #9F7F2C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. #9F7F2C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9F7F2C color variations

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

#9F7F2C 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 #9F7F2C

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

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Lemon Ginger color link
Lemon Ginger

#968428

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

Frizzell color link
Frizzell

#AD812F

Buttered Rum color link
Buttered Rum

#9D702E

Vintage Gold color link
Vintage Gold

#A28B23

Finch Brown color link
Finch Brown

#957B38

Intrepid color link
Intrepid

#AB8439

Bronze Ii color link
Bronze Ii

#A67D3D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9F7F2C
  • RGB159, 127, 44
  • CMYK0, 13, 45, 38
  • CSSrgb(159, 127, 44)
  • HSL43°, 57%, 40%
  • HSL Precise43.304°, 56.65%, 39.804%
  • HSV43°, 72%, 62%
  • HSB43°, 72%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.498
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.624, 0.498, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.624, 0.498, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.624, 0.498, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9F7F2C
  • DECIMAL ID10452780
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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