Color swatch image showing #99995E with RGB(153,153,94) values
Color swatch image showing #99995E with RGB(153,153,94) values

#99995E Color Meaning and Information

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

#99995E Color Information

#99995E RGB value is (153, 153, 94). The hex color red value is 153, green is 153, and blue is 94. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 39 percent, 40 percent.

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#99995E Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #99995E 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
#99995E
RGB
rgb(153, 153, 94)
HSL
hsl(60°, 24%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 39%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 39%, 60%)
XYZ
26.5485 30.3629 15.0511
Yxy
30.3629 0.3689 0.4219
Hunter Lab
55.1025 -1.1837 2.9250
CIE-Lab
61.9661 -9.2194 31.0136

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue94 / 255 (37%)
37%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#99995E 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

#99995E 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 #99995E 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
#99995E

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 #99995E 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

#99995E

protanopia

#99996c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #99995E;

Text Color

color: #99995E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #99995E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #99995E40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #99995E 0%, #5a5a37 100%);

#99995E Color FAQs

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