Color swatch image showing #955F10 with RGB(149,95,16) values
Color swatch image showing #955F10 with RGB(149,95,16) values

#955F10 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #955F10 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#955F10 Color Information

#955F10 RGB value is (149, 95, 16). The hex color red value is 149, green is 95, and blue is 16. Its HSL format shows a hue of 36°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of 32 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 89 percent, 42 percent.

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#955F10 Color Meaning

Color #955F10 signifies antiquated treasure, profound legacy, and shadowed gold. #955F10 very dark, brownish-yellow is the deepest shade, suggesting artifacts buried in earth, old manuscripts, and gilding in dim light. Psychologically, color #955F10 implies hidden value, historical secrets, and rewards that require uncovering. #955F10 culturally references archaeology, antique furniture interiors, and the solemn tones of old master paintings. Spiritually, #955F10 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 #955F10 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
#955F10
RGB
rgb(149, 95, 16)
HSL
hsl(36°, 81%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 89%, 42%)
HSV
hsv(36°, 89%, 58%)
XYZ
16.5802 14.6114 2.4366
Yxy
14.6114 0.4930 0.4345
Hunter Lab
38.2249 0.9569 1.5180
CIE-Lab
45.0973 16.0242 48.9799

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red149 / 255 (58%)
58%
Green95 / 255 (37%)
37%
Blue16 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow89 / 100 (89%)
89%
Key (Black)42 / 100 (42%)
42%

Color Variations

#955F10 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

#955F10 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 #955F10 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+)

5.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #955F10 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

#955F10

protanopia

#7e7d23

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #955F10;

Text Color

color: #955F10;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #955F10;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #955F1040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #955F10;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #955F10 0%, #5b3a0a 100%);

#955F10 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #955F10 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.