#999976 Color Meaning and Information

#999976 Color Information

#999976 RGB value is (153, 153, 118). The hex color red value is 153, green is 153, and blue is 118. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 15 percent, and lightness of53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 23 percent, 40percent.

#999976

rgb(153, 153, 118)

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#999976 Color Meaning

color #999976 signifies earthy sophistication, cultivated greenery, and edible elegance. #999976 muted olive-green pulls directly from the vegetable’s layered leaves—cool enough to feel fresh, warm enough to feel nourishing. Psychologically, Color #999976 bridges food and nature branding by suggesting care in cultivation, not just harvest. #999976 appears in farm-to-table menus, organic wine labels, and sustainable kitchenware where authenticity is grown, not claimed. Culturally, the #999976 symbolizes hope and resilience in Mediterranean folklore—its tough exterior guarding tender core. Spiritually, #999976 represents patience rewarded: value revealed through careful unfolding. Use color #999976 when your message honors process as much as product, especially in slow food, artisanal agriculture, or mindful consumption.

Color Conversion

Convert #999976 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

#999976

RGB

rgb(153, 153, 118)

HSL

hsl(60°, 15%, 53%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 0%, 23%, 40%)

HSV

hsv(60°, 23%, 60%)

XYZ

27.7981 30.8628 21.6315

Yxy

30.8628 0.3462 0.3844

Hunter Lab

55.5543 -0.7934 1.9605

CIE-Lab

62.3916 -6.0038 18.4576

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue118 / 255 (46%)

46%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Color Variations

#999976 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

#999976 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 #999976 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:#999976

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.93:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.93:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.93:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #999976 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

#999976

protanopia

#99997e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #999976;

Text Color

color: #999976;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #999976;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #99997640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #999976;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #999976 0%, #5b5b44 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #999976 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.