Color swatch image showing #986950 with RGB(152,105,80) values
Color swatch image showing #986950 with RGB(152,105,80) values

#986950 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #986950 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#986950 Color Information

#986950 RGB value is (152, 105, 80). The hex color red value is 152, green is 105, and blue is 80. Its HSL format shows a hue of 21°, saturation of 31 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 31 percent, 47 percent, 40 percent.

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#986950 Color Meaning

Color #986950 conveys subtle warmth, earthy richness, and balanced depth. Its medium brown tone evokes autumn leaves and natural textures. Color #986950 encourages steady attention, composed engagement, and calm focus. In design, color #986950 pairs well with muted or natural palettes, providing warmth and stability. #986950 represents grounded elegance, resilience, and quiet sophistication. #986950 color fosters calm awareness, visual balance, and thoughtful presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #986950 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
#986950
RGB
rgb(152, 105, 80)
HSL
hsl(21°, 31%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 31%, 47%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(21°, 47%, 60%)
XYZ
19.4484 17.3577 9.9148
Yxy
17.3577 0.4163 0.3715
Hunter Lab
41.6626 1.1428 1.1034
CIE-Lab
48.7077 15.7234 21.5867

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red152 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green105 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue80 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Yellow47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#986950 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

#986950 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 #986950 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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#986950

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #986950 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

#986950

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #986950;

Text Color

color: #986950;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #986950;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #98695040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #986950;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #986950 0%, #5a3e2f 100%);

#986950 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #986950 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.