#9C6549 Color Information

Hex color code: #9C6549

A delicate orange shade, #9C6549 appears as (156, 101, 73) in RGB and (20°, 36%, 45%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSienna
HEX
#9C6549
RGB
156, 101, 73
HSL
20°, 36%, 45%
CMYK
0%, 35%, 53%, 39%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #9C6549;
background-color: #9C6549;
border-color: #9C6549;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #9C6549;
border: 2px solid #9C6549;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#9C6549]
text-[#9C6549]
border-[#9C6549]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9C6549]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9C6549, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #9C6549; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #9C6549; 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 #9C6549; background-color: #9C654915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #9C654920; border-left: 4px solid #9C6549; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #9C6549; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #9C6549 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

156, 101, 73

Red: 156 / Green: 101 / Blue: 73

HSL

20°, 36%, 45%

Hue: 20° / Saturation: 36% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

0%, 35%, 53%, 39%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 35% / Yellow: 53% / Key: 39%

What color is #9C6549?

#9C6549 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #9C6549 to RGB:

rgb(156, 101, 73)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9C6549 to HSL:

hsl(20, 36%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9C6549 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 35%, 53%, 39%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel orange tone, #9C6549 has RGB (156, 101, 73) and HSL (20°, 36%, 45%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #9C6549 is #49819C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9C4957.

Use #9C6549 in CSS: color: #9C6549 or background-color: #9C6549. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #9C6549

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.37:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C6549?

#9C6549 is a pastel orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #9C6549?

#9C6549 in RGB is (156, 101, 73) - 156 red, 101 green, and 73 blue.

How to use #9C6549 in CSS?

Use #9C6549 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #9C6549?

#49819C (complementary), #9C4957 (analogous), and #684331 (lighter shade) work well with #9C6549.