Indochine
Also known as: Toffee Crunch , Glazed Ginger , Chestnut Stallion , Hampton Beach
As a medium take on orange, Indochine carries playful and vibrant energy that suits friendly UI accents and children's products. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.30:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Indochine color codes
- HEX
- #9C5B34
- RGB
- rgb(156, 91, 52)
- RGBA
- rgba(156, 91, 52, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(23, 50%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(23, 67%, 61%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 42%, 67%, 39%)
- LAB
- lab(45.8 24.8 34.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.8% 0.101 50.2)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: sienna #A0522D · ΔE 3.5
- RAL 8023: Orange brown #A65E2F · ΔE 2.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Indochine works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Indochine
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Indochine by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 5.30:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.96:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Indochine background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Indochine
Indochine with its complement
Soft neighbors of Indochine
Indochine triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Hello Fall #995533 · ΔE 2.6
- Panela #9B5227 · ΔE 3.0
- Coconut #965A3E · ΔE 3.4
- Garfield #A75429 · ΔE 3.7
- Argan Oil #9D6646 · ΔE 4.2
- Autumnal #AD5928 · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Indochine is closest to Bleu Ciel .
FAQ
Indochine FAQs
What color is Indochine?
Indochine is a medium orange with the hex code #9C5B34. In HSL terms it has a hue of 23°, 50% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Indochine?
The hex code for Indochine is #9C5B34. In RGB it's rgb(156, 91, 52), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 42%, 67%, 39%).
What colors go well with Indochine?
Indochine pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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