#9A6F2E color
The hex color #9A6F2E is a moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 43.5% green and 18% blue (154, 111, 46).
Its hue angle is 36°, with 54% saturation and 39% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 28% magenta, 70% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Olivia (#996622), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.69:1).
#9A6F2E color codes
| HEX | #9A6F2E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 111, 46) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 43.5%, 18%) | |
| HSL | hsl(36, 54%, 39%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(36, 70%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 28%, 70%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.02, 10.34, 41.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.02, 42.93, 76.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.505, 18.438, 5.116) | |
| Decimal | 10121006 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9A6F2E, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #9A6F2E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #9A6F2E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #9A6F2E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7f7127Protanopia
no red cones#897b30Deuteranopia
no green cones#a76461Tritanopia
no blue cones#777777Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9a6f2e; }
.text { color: #9a6f2e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9a6f2e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 111 46 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9a6f2e, #8f9a2e); }
Similar colors
#996622Olivia#996611Embarrassed Frog#96711cPuma#a26c36Eagle#aa6d28Inca Gold#967217Glazed Chestnut#a67a45Driftwood#a97b2dChai Tea
Closest common color name: Copper.
Questions
- What color is #9A6F2E?
- #9A6F2E is a moderate orange, closest to the named color Olivia. It belongs to the brown family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9A6F2E?
- The RGB value is 154, 111, 46: 154 red, 111 green and 46 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9A6F2E?
- The complementary color is #2E599A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9A6F2E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.69:1 and white text 4.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.