#9C4516 Color Information

Hex color code: #9C4516

#9C4516 is a striking orange color. In RGB it is (156, 69, 22), and in HSL it is (21°, 75%, 35%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSaddle Brown

HEX

#9C4516

RGB

156, 69, 22

HSL

21°, 75%, 35%

CMYK

0%, 56%, 86%, 39%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #9C4516;
background-color: #9C4516;
border-color: #9C4516;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #9C4516;
border: 2px solid #9C4516;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#9C4516]
text-[#9C4516]
border-[#9C4516]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9C4516]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9C4516, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #9C4516; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #9C4516; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #9C4516; background-color: #9C451615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #9C451620; border-left: 4px solid #9C4516; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #9C4516; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #9C4516 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

156, 69, 22

Red: 156 / Green: 69 / Blue: 22

HSL

21°, 75%, 35%

Hue: 21° / Saturation: 75% / Lightness: 35%

CMYK

0%, 56%, 86%, 39%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 56% / Yellow: 86% / Key: 39%

What color is #9C4516?

#9C4516 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

166D9C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #9C4516 to RGB:

rgb(156, 69, 22)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9C4516 to HSL:

hsl(21, 75%, 35%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9C4516 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 56%, 86%, 39%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching orange tone, #9C4516 has RGB (156, 69, 22) and HSL (21°, 75%, 35%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #9C4516 is #166D9C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9C162A.

Use #9C4516 in CSS: color: #9C4516 or background-color: #9C4516. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #9C4516

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.28:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C4516?

#9C4516 is a eye-catching orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #9C4516?

#9C4516 in RGB is (156, 69, 22) - 156 red, 69 green, and 22 blue.

How to use #9C4516 in CSS?

Use #9C4516 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #9C4516?

#166D9C (complementary), #9C162A (analogous), and #59280D (lighter shade) work well with #9C4516.