#996606 Color Meaning and Information

#996606 Color Information

#996606 RGB value is (153, 102, 6). The hex color red value is 153, green is 102, and blue is 6. Its HSL format shows a hue of 39°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of 31 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 33 percent, 96 percent, 40 percent.

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#996606 Color Meaning

Color #996606 signifies grounded warmth, resilience, and earthy stability. #996606 muted brown-orange resembles aged wood and autumn soil. Psychologically, color #996606 fosters practicality, measured decision-making, and emotional steadiness. Designers often use #996606 to convey authenticity. Symbolically, color #996606 represents endurance, grounded wisdom, and natural authority. Cultural meanings tie #996606 to harvest traditions and craftsmanship. Spiritually, color #996606 embodies rooted energy and steady presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #996606 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

#996606

RGB

rgb(153, 102, 6)

HSL

hsl(39°, 92%, 31%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 33%, 96%, 40%)

HSV

hsv(39°, 96%, 60%)

XYZ

17.9211 16.2882 2.3717

Yxy

16.2882 0.4899 0.4453

Hunter Lab

40.3586 0.9154 1.8276

CIE-Lab

47.3503 13.6499 53.3697

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Green102 / 255 (40%)

40%

Blue6 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta33 / 100 (33%)

33%

Yellow96 / 100 (96%)

96%

Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Color Variations

#996606 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

#996606 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 #996606 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:#996606

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 #996606 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

#996606

protanopia

#83821d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #996606;

Text Color

color: #996606;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #996606;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #99660640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #996606;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #996606 0%, #5e3e04 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #996606 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.