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#986962 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #986962 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#986962 Color Information

#986962 RGB value is (152, 105, 98). The hex color red value is 152, green is 105, and blue is 98. Its HSL format shows a hue of 8°, saturation of 22 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 31 percent, 36 percent, 40 percent.

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#986962 Color Meaning

Color #986962 signifies organic warmth, weathered endurance, and muted vitality. #986962 medium brown with subtle rosy undertones resembles aged wood, animal fur, and fertile earth after rain. Psychologically, color #986962 evokes feelings of comfort, natural resilience, and unpretentious sustenance. #986962 culturally references rustic furniture, wildlife in forest habitats, and traditional leather crafting. Spiritually, #986962 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 #986962 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
#986962
RGB
rgb(152, 105, 98)
HSL
hsl(8°, 22%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 31%, 36%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(8°, 36%, 60%)
XYZ
20.2051 17.6604 13.8991
Yxy
17.6604 0.3903 0.3412
Hunter Lab
42.0243 1.3360 0.6602
CIE-Lab
49.0816 17.8841 11.5073

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red152 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green105 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue98 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Yellow36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#986962 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

#986962 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 #986962 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+)

4.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #986962 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: #986962;

Text Color

color: #986962;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #986962;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #98696240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #986962;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #986962 0%, #5a3e3a 100%);

#986962 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #986962 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.