#96996B Color Meaning and Information

#96996B Color Information

#96996B RGB value is (150, 153, 107). The hex color red value is 150, green is 153, and blue is 107. Its HSL format shows a hue of 64°, saturation of 18 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 2 percent, 0 percent, 30 percent, 40percent.

#96996B

rgb(150, 153, 107)

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#96996B Color Meaning

color #96996B signifies muted stability, gentle balance, and earthy sophistication. #96996B soft gray-beige evokes natural landscapes and calm terrains. Psychologically, Color #96996B promotes relaxation, measured focus, and grounded awareness. Designers often use #96996B for rustic, organic, or naturalistic layouts. Symbolically, Color #96996B represents resilience, subtlety, and enduring composure. Cultural associations connect #96996B to heritage, craftsmanship, and sustainable living. Spiritually, Color #96996B embodies mindful calm and quiet grounding.

Color Conversion

Convert #96996B 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

#96996B

RGB

rgb(150, 153, 107)

HSL

hsl(64°, 18%, 51%)

CMYK

cmyk(2%, 0%, 30%, 40%)

HSV

hsv(64°, 30%, 60%)

XYZ

26.6228 30.3280 18.3606

Yxy

30.3280 0.3535 0.4027

Hunter Lab

55.0709 -1.1280 2.3799

CIE-Lab

61.9362 -8.7861 23.8787

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red150 / 255 (59%)

59%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue107 / 255 (42%)

42%

CMYK Values

Cyan2 / 100 (2%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Color Variations

#96996B 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

#96996B 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 #96996B 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#96996B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.97:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.97:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.97:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #96996B 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

#96996B

protanopia

#979776

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #96996B;

Text Color

color: #96996B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #96996B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #96996B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #96996B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #96996B 0%, #595b3f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #96996B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.