1. red-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Brownish

Color Brownish red-orange (#9c6d57):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Brownish red-orange (#9c6d57):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
red-oranges

red-oranges Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Brownish / #9c6d57

The HTML HEX code is #9c6d57. The corresponding color name is "Brownish". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 156%, Green (G): 109%, Blue (B): 87%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 30%, Yellow (Y):44%, Black (K): 39%. In the HSL color space, #9c6d57 has a hue of 19°, saturation of 28%, and lightness of 48%. The HSV representation is 19° for hue, 44% for saturation, and 61% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 50, a* (green to red) = 16, and b* (blue to yellow) = 20. The XYZ representation is X: 21, Y: 19, Z: 12. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4727, U (chrominance) = -0.0647, and V (chrominance) = 0.1220.

The decimal value of the color is 10251607. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996666. Variations of the colour are #C4A597 for a 20% lighter version and #5B4033 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9c6d57, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3214 Kelvin (3214K).

The approximate wavelength of #9c6d57 is around 662.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Brownish (Hex: #9c6d57): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #9c6d57, commonly known as Brownish, resembles the warm hue of freshly baked bread crust or a rich cup of roasted coffee. Its earthy tone evokes the mellow shades found in autumn leaves and the sleek bark of a majestic oak tree. The color can also be likened to the terracotta rooftops found in Mediterranean villages or the smooth texture of dark chocolate. Brownish exudes a sense of warmth, comfort, and natural beauty, making it a popular choice for interior design, clothing, and packaging.

Tints and Shades of #9c6d57 HEX color (Brownish)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #9c6d57, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #E6DBD5
• #CEB6AB
• #B59281
• #9c6d57
• #755241
• #4E372C
• #271B16
• #000000

Tones of Brownish (#9c6d57 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9c6d57, #917567 is the less saturated color, while #9c6d57 is the most saturated one.

• #917567
• #947363
• #96715f
• #996f5b
• #9c6d57
• #423d3c
• #383230
• #2e2725
• #231c19

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #9c6d57;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #9c6d57; }

.text {color:#9c6d57;}

.background {background-color:#9c6d57;}

.border {border:1px solid #9c6d57;}