Color swatch image showing #986953 with RGB(152,105,83) values
Color swatch image showing #986953 with RGB(152,105,83) values

#986953 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #986953 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#986953 Color Information

#986953 RGB value is (152, 105, 83). The hex color red value is 152, green is 105, and blue is 83. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 31 percent, 45 percent, 40 percent.

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#986953 Color Meaning

Color #986953 conveys subtle warmth, earthy richness, and balanced depth. Its medium brown tone evokes autumn leaves and natural textures. Color #986953 encourages steady attention, composed engagement, and calm focus. In design, color #986953 pairs well with muted or natural palettes, providing warmth and stability. #986953 represents grounded elegance, resilience, and quiet sophistication. #986953 color fosters calm awareness, visual balance, and thoughtful presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #986953 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
#986953
RGB
rgb(152, 105, 83)
HSL
hsl(19°, 29%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 31%, 45%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(19°, 45%, 60%)
XYZ
19.5618 17.4031 10.5117
Yxy
17.4031 0.4120 0.3666
Hunter Lab
41.7170 1.1716 1.0375
CIE-Lab
48.7640 16.0521 19.9130

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red152 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green105 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue83 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Yellow45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#986953 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

#986953 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 #986953 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+)

4.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #986953 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #986953;

Text Color

color: #986953;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #986953;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #98695340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #986953;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #986953 0%, #5a3e32 100%);

#986953 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #986953 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.