#9E6551 Color Information

Hex color code: #9E6551

A subtle orange shade, #9E6551 appears as (158, 101, 81) in RGB and (16°, 32%, 47%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSienna

HEX

#9E6551

RGB

158, 101, 81

HSL

16°, 32%, 47%

CMYK

0%, 36%, 49%, 38%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #9E6551;
background-color: #9E6551;
border-color: #9E6551;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #9E6551;
border: 2px solid #9E6551;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#9E6551]
text-[#9E6551]
border-[#9E6551]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9E6551]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9E6551, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #9E6551; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #9E6551; 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 #9E6551; background-color: #9E655115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #9E655120; border-left: 4px solid #9E6551; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #9E6551; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #9E6551 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

158, 101, 81

Red: 158 / Green: 101 / Blue: 81

HSL

16°, 32%, 47%

Hue: 16° / Saturation: 32% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

0%, 36%, 49%, 38%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 36% / Yellow: 49% / Key: 38%

What color is #9E6551?

#9E6551 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

518A9E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #9E6551 to RGB:

rgb(158, 101, 81)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9E6551 to HSL:

hsl(16, 32%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9E6551 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 36%, 49%, 38%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle orange tone, #9E6551 has RGB (158, 101, 81) and HSL (16°, 32%, 47%). 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 #9E6551 is #518A9E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9E5163.

Use #9E6551 in CSS: color: #9E6551 or background-color: #9E6551. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #9E6551

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.43:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E6551?

#9E6551 is a subtle orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #9E6551?

#9E6551 in RGB is (158, 101, 81) - 158 red, 101 green, and 81 blue.

How to use #9E6551 in CSS?

Use #9E6551 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #9E6551?

#518A9E (complementary), #9E5163 (analogous), and #6C4537 (lighter shade) work well with #9E6551.