Color swatch image showing #99995C with RGB(153,153,92) values

#99995C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #99995C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#99995C Color Information

#99995C RGB value is (153, 153, 92). The hex color red value is 153, green is 153, and blue is 92. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 25 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 40 percent, 40 percent.

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#99995C Color Meaning

Color #99995C signifies muted stability, gentle balance, and earthy sophistication. #99995C soft gray-beige evokes natural landscapes and calm terrains. Psychologically, color #99995C promotes relaxation, measured focus, and grounded awareness. Designers often use #99995C for rustic, organic, or naturalistic layouts. Symbolically, color #99995C represents resilience, subtlety, and enduring composure. Cultural associations connect #99995C to heritage, craftsmanship, and sustainable living. Spiritually, color #99995C embodies mindful calm and quiet grounding.

Color Conversion

Convert #99995C 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
#99995C
RGB
rgb(153, 153, 92)
HSL
hsl(60°, 25%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 40%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 40%, 60%)
XYZ
26.4599 30.3275 14.5844
Yxy
30.3275 0.3707 0.4249
Hunter Lab
55.0704 -1.2111 2.9928
CIE-Lab
61.9358 -9.4526 32.0412

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue92 / 255 (36%)
36%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#99995C 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

#99995C 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 #99995C 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
#99995C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #99995C 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

#99995C

protanopia

#99996b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #99995C;

Text Color

color: #99995C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #99995C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #99995C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #99995C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #99995C 0%, #5b5b36 100%);

#99995C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #99995C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.