#9f6f55 - Whetstone Brown color

Warm, muted chestnut with a soft terracotta undertone, this color reads as a cozy, earthy brown with subtle red hints. It evokes worn leather, toasted nuts, and sun-faded brick, lending rustic sophistication and autumnal comfort. Slightly desaturated, it feels grounded rather than bright, pairing beautifully with cream, olive, deep navy, or antique gold to create layered, inviting palettes. Suitable for interiors, fashion, and packaging, it communicates warmth, stability, and a quietly elegant vintage charm.

color #9f6f55

#9f6f55 color RGB value is 159, 111, 85, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.302, 0.465, 0.376. Alternative names for that color are: whetstone brown, tan, rosybrown, leather, sepia, orange.

Color Conversion

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Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
159, 111, 85
rgb(159, 111, 85)
CMYK
0.00, 0.302, 0.465, 0.376
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sRGB
0.624, 0.435, 0.333
rgb(62.4% 43.5% 33.3%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.572, 0.433, 0.341
color(a98-rgb 0.572 0.433 0.341)
HCT
47.4, 24.1, 51.1
color(--hct 47.4 16.6% 51.1%)
HSL
21.1, 30.3, 47.8
hsl(21.1 30.3% 47.8%)
HSV
21.1, 46.5, 62.4
color(--hsv 21.1 46.5% 62.4%)
HWB
21.1, 33.3, 37.6
hwb(21.1 33.3% 37.6%)
Lab
51.5, 17.3, 22.5
lab(51.5 17.3 22.5)
P3
0.596, 0.443, 0.349
color(display-p3 0.596 0.443 0.349)
XYZ D50
0.225, 0.197, 0.0851
color(xyz-d50 0.225 0.197 0.085)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#9f6f55
RGB:159 111 85
HSL:21.08deg 30.33% 47.84%
HEX:#55859f
RGB:85 133 159
HSL:201.08deg 30.33% 47.84%

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