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#9B4508 — Rust
#9B4508 is a dark saturated orange sitting at 25° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #9B4508
- fef6f0
- fcdbc4
- fac097
- f7a56b
- f58a3e
- f36f12
- cb5b0b
- 9e4708
- 713306
- 451f04
- 180b01
Color schemes using #9B4508
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#9B4508 FAQ
What color is #9B4508?
#9B4508 is a shade of rust in the orange family. It has a hue of 25 degrees, 90% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #9B4508?
#9B4508 is rgb(155, 69, 8) in RGB, hsl(25, 90%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 55%, 95%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9B4508?
White text on this background reaches 6.46:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.25:1.
What colors go well with #9B4508?
Its direct complement is #085E9B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #089B8F and #08149B gives you contrast without the vibration.