Leather

Q: How do I use #9C7A63 in CSS?

You can use #9C7A63 in CSS with: background-color: #9C7A63; or color: #9C7A63; or as an RGB value: rgb(156, 122, 99). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 22%, 37%, 39%.

#9C7A63

Leather is a warm medium color with the hex code #9C7A63. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 156, 122, 99 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 22%, 37%, 39% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Leather color values

HEX: #9C7A63
RGB: 156, 122, 99
HSL: 24°, 22%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 22, 37, 39

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Leather sits at 24° on the color wheel with 22% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 22% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Leather is rendered as rgb(156, 122, 99), where the red channel dominates at 156, giving the color a clear red cast. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Leather translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 22M 37Y 39K. With a moderate key (39%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Leather

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9C7A63;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 156, 122, 99;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9C7A63',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 22%
Y: 37%
K: 39%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(156, 122, 99)
rgba(156, 122, 99, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 24° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9C7A63?

#9C7A63 is Leather, a warm medium color with RGB values of 156, 122, 99. It has a hue of 24°, 22% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #9C7A63?

The RGB color code for #9C7A63 is rgb(156, 122, 99). This means it contains 156 red, 122 green, and 99 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Leather a warm or cool color?

Leather (#9C7A63) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #9C7A63 in CSS?

You can use #9C7A63 in CSS with: background-color: #9C7A63; or color: #9C7A63; or as an RGB value: rgb(156, 122, 99). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 22%, 37%, 39%.