Color swatch image showing #99993D with RGB(153,153,61) values
Color swatch image showing #99993D with RGB(153,153,61) values

#99993D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #99993D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#99993D Color Information

#99993D RGB value is (153, 153, 61). The hex color red value is 153, green is 153, and blue is 61. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 60 percent, 40 percent.

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#99993D Color Meaning

Color #99993D tempers brightness with earth. #99993D muted yellow-green avoids the cheer of lemon or the sterility of chartreuse, landing instead in a zone of agricultural realism—think dried hay, parchment, or late-summer fields. Color #99993D signals ripeness without decay, making #99993D ideal for organic food branding and educational materials. Color #99993D offers luminosity without glare. In classroom design, color #99993D enhances concentration without overstimulation—unlike high-chroma yellows that can induce anxiety. Color #99993D works best as an accent against deep blues or warm browns, where #99993D adds warmth without visual noise. Culturally, #99993D references harvest cycles, manuscript illumination, and Mediterranean sunbaked walls. In digital contexts, color #99993D improves icon visibility in dark-mode interfaces while maintaining accessibility. Color #99993D feels seasonal, not trend-driven—rooted in natural rhythm, not algorithmic preference.

Color Conversion

Convert #99993D 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
#99993D
RGB
rgb(153, 153, 61)
HSL
hsl(60°, 43%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 60%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 60%, 60%)
XYZ
25.3704 29.8917 8.8474
Yxy
29.8917 0.3957 0.4663
Hunter Lab
54.6733 -1.5456 3.8193
CIE-Lab
61.5607 -12.3796 47.0993

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue61 / 255 (24%)
24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow60 / 100 (60%)
60%
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#99993D 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

#99993D 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 #99993D 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
#99993D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #99993D 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

#99993D

protanopia

#999953

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #99993D;

Text Color

color: #99993D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #99993D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #99993D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #99993D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #99993D 0%, #5c5c25 100%);

#99993D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #99993D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.