#996515 Hex Color
| Color Name: | Golden brown |
| Hex Color Code: | #996515 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(153, 101, 21) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 34.0%, 86.3%, 40.0% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Brown |
What color is 996515?
The color name for #996515 is Golden brown and is belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The RGB color code for color number #996515 is RGB(153, 101, 21). In the RGB color model, #996515 has a red value of 153, a green value of 101, and a blue value of 21. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 34.0% magenta, 86.3% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.4° (degrees), 75.9 % saturation, and 34.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #996515 has a hue of 36.4° (degrees), 86.3 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.
Color 996515 is cool or warm?
Color 996515 is a warm color.
What is the LRV of #996515? (For interior and product design)
996515 has an LRV of nearly 16. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.
Dark Color
#996515
Light Color
Compare LRV 16 of #996515 with dark and light Color
Is #996515 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)
Check if the color 996515 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.
WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.
- Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
- Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.
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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
HEX #996515 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(153, 101, 21)
Red
153 (60.0%)
Green
101 (39.6%)
Blue
21 (8.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
33.99%
Yellow
86.27%
Key
40.00%
HSL
HSL(36.36deg, 75.9 %, 34.1 %)
Hue
36.36°
Saturation
75.86 %.
Lightness
34.12 %.
RYB
RYB(144, 149, 84)
Red
144 (56.3%)
Yellow
149 (58.6%)
Blue
84 (32.9%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
36.36°
Saturation
86.27 %.
Brightness / Value
60.00 %.
HWB
H: 36.36°
W: 8.24 %
B: 40.00 %
XYZ
X : 17.93
Y : 16.13
Z : 2.88
YXY
Y1 : 16.13
X : 0.49
Y2 : 0.44
CMY
C : 40.00%
M : 60.39%
Y : 91.76%
LRV
~ 16.1 %
Munsell Color System
9.9YR 4.6/7.9
CIE-Lab
L : 47.15
A : 14.54
B : 49.3
CIE-Lch
L : 47.15
C : 51.4
H : 73.57
CIE-Luv
L : 47.15
U : 42.38
V : 44.33
Hunter-Lab
L : 40.17
A : 9.37
B : 23.87
Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint
Color Name of HEX #996515
Here are the colors similar to 996515. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system
RAL Design
RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 996515.
Pantone PMS
Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 996515.
Pantone TCX
Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 996515.
RAL Classic
RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 996515.
British Standard 4800
British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 996515.
Paint color for Hex #996515
Here are the paint colors similar to 996515. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Valspar
Hex color 996515 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #996515 to Valspar
Sherwin Williams
Hex color 996515 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #996515 to Sherwin Williams
Behr
Hex color 996515 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #996515 to Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Hex color 996515 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #996515 to Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Hex color 996515 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #996515 to Benjamin Moore
PPG Paints
Hex color 996515 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #996515 to PPG Paints
Farrow & Ball
Hex color 996515 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #996515 to Farrow & Ball
Color Combinations
View more Golden brown - #996515 color palettes and coordinating colors
120C03
3F2A09
6C470F
996515
C6831B
E39D31
E9B25E
Monochromatic Color Palette
Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.
991549
992315
996515
8B9915
499915
Analogous Color Palette
Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.
996515
159965
651599
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
996515
159923
154999
99158B
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
996515
A3742C
AD8343
B7935B
C1A272
CCB28A
D6C1A1
E0D0B8
EAE0D0
F4EFE7
FFFFFF
996515
895A12
7A5010
6B460E
5B3C0C
4C320A
3D2808
2D1E06
1E1404
0F0A02
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
996515
Golden brown
154999
Cobalt Blue*
Complementary / Opposite Color
Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.
What is the contrasting color of Golden brown - #996515?
Color that best contrast with Golden brown - #996515 is #154999,
color name is Cobalt Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways,
Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.
What color compliments Golden brown - #996515?
Complementary or Opposite color for Golden brown - #996515 is #154999, color name is Cobalt Blue*.
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