Color swatch image showing #986955 with RGB(152,105,85) values

#986955 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #986955 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#986955 Color Information

#986955 RGB value is (152, 105, 85). The hex color red value is 152, green is 105, and blue is 85. Its HSL format shows a hue of 18°, saturation of 28 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 31 percent, 44 percent, 40 percent.

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#986955 Color Meaning

Color #986955 signifies organic warmth, weathered endurance, and muted vitality. #986955 medium brown with subtle rosy undertones resembles aged wood, animal fur, and fertile earth after rain. Psychologically, color #986955 evokes feelings of comfort, natural resilience, and unpretentious sustenance. #986955 culturally references rustic furniture, wildlife in forest habitats, and traditional leather crafting. Spiritually, #986955 color represents grounded nurturing, protective shelter, and the beauty of natural wear, acting as a symbol for life that is both robust and gently faded by time.

Color Conversion

Convert #986955 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
#986955
RGB
rgb(152, 105, 85)
HSL
hsl(18°, 28%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 31%, 44%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(18°, 44%, 60%)
XYZ
19.6402 17.4344 10.9244
Yxy
17.4344 0.4092 0.3632
Hunter Lab
41.7545 1.1915 0.9918
CIE-Lab
48.8028 16.2783 18.7948

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red152 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green105 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue85 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Yellow44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#986955 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

#986955 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 #986955 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.

#FFFFFF
#986955

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #986955 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

#986955

protanopia

#84835a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #986955;

Text Color

color: #986955;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #986955;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #98695540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #986955;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #986955 0%, #593e32 100%);

#986955 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #986955 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.