Color swatch image showing #955F0C with RGB(149,95,12) values

#955F0C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #955F0C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#955F0C Color Information

#955F0C RGB value is (149, 95, 12). The hex color red value is 149, green is 95, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 36°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of 32 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 92 percent, 42 percent.

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#955F0C Color Meaning

Color #955F0C signifies antiquated treasure, profound legacy, and shadowed gold. #955F0C very dark, brownish-yellow is the deepest shade, suggesting artifacts buried in earth, old manuscripts, and gilding in dim light. Psychologically, color #955F0C implies hidden value, historical secrets, and rewards that require uncovering. #955F0C culturally references archaeology, antique furniture interiors, and the solemn tones of old master paintings. Spiritually, #955F0C color represents ancestral wisdom, wealth buried within the self, and light that is remembered rather than seen, embodying a mysterious and deeply historical form of value.

Color Conversion

Convert #955F0C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#955F0C
RGB
rgb(149, 95, 12)
HSL
hsl(36°, 85%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 92%, 42%)
HSV
hsv(36°, 92%, 58%)
XYZ
16.5530 14.6005 2.2936
Yxy
14.6005 0.4949 0.4365
Hunter Lab
38.2106 0.9505 1.5322
CIE-Lab
45.0821 15.9368 50.0790

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red149 / 255 (58%)
58%
Green95 / 255 (37%)
37%
Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Key (Black)42 / 100 (42%)
42%

Color Variations

#955F0C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#955F0C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #955F0C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #955F0C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#955F0C

protanopia

#7e7d20

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #955F0C;

Text Color

color: #955F0C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #955F0C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #955F0C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #955F0C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #955F0C 0%, #5d3b08 100%);

#955F0C Color FAQs

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