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What color is 996A53?

The RGB color code for color number #996A53 is RGB(153, 106, 83). In the RGB color model, #996A53 has a red value of 153, a green value of 106, and a blue value of 83. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.7% magenta, 45.8% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 19.7° (degrees), 29.7 % saturation, and 46.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #996A53 has a hue of 19.7° (degrees), 45.8 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.



Color 996A53 is cool or warm?

Color 996A53 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #996A53? (For interior and product design)

996A53 has an LRV of nearly 18. 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

#996A53

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of #996A53 with dark and light Color




Is #996A53 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 996A53 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 #996A53 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(153, 106, 83)
Red
153 (60.0%)
Green
106 (41.6%)
Blue
83 (32.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
30.72%
Yellow
45.75%
Key
40.00%

HSL

HSL(19.71deg, 29.7 %, 46.3 %)

Hue
19.71°
Saturation
29.66 %.
Lightness
46.27 %.

RYB

RYB(109, 112, 90)
Red
109 (42.9%)
Yellow
112 (44.1%)
Blue
90 (35.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
19.71°
Saturation
45.75 %.
Brightness / Value
60.00 %.

HWB

H: 19.71°

W: 32.55 %

B: 40.00 %

XYZ

X : 19.85

Y : 17.7

Z : 10.55

YXY

Y1 : 17.7

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 40.00%

M : 58.43%

Y : 67.45%


LRV

~ 17.7 %

Munsell Color System

5.5YR 4.7/4.5

CIE-Lab

L : 49.14

A : 15.9

B : 20.43

CIE-Lch

L : 49.14

C : 25.89

H : 52.11

CIE-Luv

L : 49.14

U : 33.59

V : 21.84

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.08

A : 10.58

B : 14.58






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #996A53


Here are the colors similar to 996A53. 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.



#A36E51
Pecan Brown
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#926F5B
Beaver
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#A57164
Blast-Off Bronze
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#986960
Dark Chestnut
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 996A53.


#9A6A4F
PANTONE 7525 C
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#956C58
PANTONE 4715 C
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#97694C
PANTONE 2468 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#9A6449
PANTONE 4265 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 996A53.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 996A53.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 996A53.


#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#A66F67
BS 04-C-37 - Red
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #996A53


Here are the paint colors similar to 996A53. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 996A53 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #996A53 to Sherwin Williams


#976B53
Wheat Penny (SW 7705)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#A56C4A
Brandywine (SW 7710)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#946644
Antiquarian Brown (SW 0045)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#896656
Tanbark (SW 6061)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color 996A53 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #996A53 to Behr


#9B6E57
Cinnamon Crunch (S210-6)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#976D59
Timeless Copper (S200-6)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#926956
Rio Rust (S190-6)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#A06A56
Perfect Penny (S180-6)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 996A53 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #996A53 to Valspar


#946651
Freckle Face (V082-5)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#9F735B
Walking Stick (V083-5)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#956354
Aged Bourbon (V081-5)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#9C6250
Tuscan Rooftops (M113)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 996A53 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #996A53 to PPG Paints


#996E5A
Prairie Fire (PPG1071-6)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#9D6F59
Southern Wood (PPG16-07)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#9F6949
Foxfire Brown (PPG1069-6)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#9E6654
Warm Up (PPG1067-6)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 996A53 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #996A53 to Benjamin Moore


#9B6752
Ten Gallon Hat (1210)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#9C664B
Copper Kettle (1218)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#9C7059
Antique Copper (1169)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#A26E57
Toasted Pecan (1209)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 996A53 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #996A53 to Dunn-Edwards


#9B6957
Rosewood (DEC 706)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#946E5C
Monterey Brown (DE 6097)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#9B6959
Western Red (DE 6090)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#936A5B
Badlands Sunset (DE 6083)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#996A53 color palettes and scheme combination


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.

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.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



996A53
Pecan Brown*

538299
Air Force Blue (RAF)*


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 #996A53?

Color that best contrast with #996A53 is #538299, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*
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 #996A53?

Complementary or Opposite color for #996A53 is #538299, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*.





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