#999962 Color Meaning and Information

#999962 Color Information

#999962 RGB value is (153, 153, 98). The hex color red value is 153, green is 153, and blue is 98. 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, 36 percent, 40 percent.

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#999962 Color Meaning

Color #999962 signifies muted stability, gentle balance, and earthy sophistication. #999962 soft gray-beige evokes natural landscapes and calm terrains. Psychologically, color #999962 promotes relaxation, measured focus, and grounded awareness. Designers often use #999962 for rustic, organic, or naturalistic layouts. Symbolically, color #999962 represents resilience, subtlety, and enduring composure. Cultural associations connect #999962 to heritage, craftsmanship, and sustainable living. Spiritually, color #999962 embodies mindful calm and quiet grounding.

Color Conversion

Convert #999962 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

#999962

RGB

rgb(153, 153, 98)

HSL

hsl(60°, 22%, 49%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 0%, 36%, 40%)

HSV

hsv(60°, 36%, 60%)

XYZ

26.7327 30.4366 16.0212

Yxy

30.4366 0.3652 0.4159

Hunter Lab

55.1694 -1.1266 2.7838

CIE-Lab

62.0291 -8.7368 28.9466

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue98 / 255 (38%)

38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow36 / 100 (36%)

36%

Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Color Variations

#999962 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

#999962 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 #999962 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:#999962

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 #999962 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

#999962

protanopia

#99996f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #999962;

Text Color

color: #999962;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #999962;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #99996240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #999962;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #999962 0%, #5a5a3a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #999962 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.