#996602 Color Meaning and Information

#996602 Color Information

#996602 RGB value is (153, 102, 2). The hex color red value is 153, green is 102, and blue is 2. Its HSL format shows a hue of 40°, saturation of 97 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 33 percent, 99 percent, 40 percent.

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#996602 Color Meaning

Color #996602 signifies grounded warmth, resilience, and earthy stability. #996602 muted brown-orange resembles aged wood and autumn soil. Psychologically, color #996602 fosters practicality, measured decision-making, and emotional steadiness. Designers often use #996602 to convey authenticity. Symbolically, color #996602 represents endurance, grounded wisdom, and natural authority. Cultural meanings tie #996602 to harvest traditions and craftsmanship. Spiritually, color #996602 embodies rooted energy and steady presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #996602 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

#996602

RGB

rgb(153, 102, 2)

HSL

hsl(40°, 97%, 30%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 33%, 99%, 40%)

HSV

hsv(40°, 99%, 60%)

XYZ

17.8992 16.2794 2.2563

Yxy

16.2794 0.4913 0.4468

Hunter Lab

40.3477 0.9101 1.8397

CIE-Lab

47.3390 13.5820 54.2711

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Green102 / 255 (40%)

40%

Blue2 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta33 / 100 (33%)

33%

Yellow99 / 100 (99%)

99%

Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Color Variations

#996602 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

#996602 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 #996602 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:#996602

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.93:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.93:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.93:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #996602 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

#996602

protanopia

#83821a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #996602;

Text Color

color: #996602;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #996602;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #99660240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #996602;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #996602 0%, #5e3f01 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #996602 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.