#999961 Color Meaning and Information

#999961 Color Information

#999961 RGB value is (153, 153, 97). The hex color red value is 153, green is 153, and blue is 97. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 22 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 37 percent, 40 percent.

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#999961 Color Meaning

Color #999961 signifies muted stability, gentle balance, and earthy sophistication. #999961 soft gray-beige evokes natural landscapes and calm terrains. Psychologically, color #999961 promotes relaxation, measured focus, and grounded awareness. Designers often use #999961 for rustic, organic, or naturalistic layouts. Symbolically, color #999961 represents resilience, subtlety, and enduring composure. Cultural associations connect #999961 to heritage, craftsmanship, and sustainable living. Spiritually, color #999961 embodies mindful calm and quiet grounding.

Color Conversion

Convert #999961 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

#999961

RGB

rgb(153, 153, 97)

HSL

hsl(60°, 22%, 49%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 0%, 37%, 40%)

HSV

hsv(60°, 37%, 60%)

XYZ

26.6858 30.4178 15.7740

Yxy

30.4178 0.3662 0.4174

Hunter Lab

55.1523 -1.1411 2.8198

CIE-Lab

62.0131 -8.8594 29.4647

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue97 / 255 (38%)

38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow37 / 100 (37%)

37%

Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Color Variations

#999961 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

#999961 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 #999961 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:#999961

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.96:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.96:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.96:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #999961 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

#999961

protanopia

#99996f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #999961;

Text Color

color: #999961;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #999961;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #99996140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #999961;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #999961 0%, #5a5a3a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #999961 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.