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What color is 996D21?

The RGB color code for color number #996D21 is RGB(153, 109, 33). In the RGB color model, #996D21 has a red value of 153, a green value of 109, and a blue value of 33. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 28.8% magenta, 78.4% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38° (degrees), 64.5 % saturation, and 36.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #996D21 has a hue of 38° (degrees), 78.4 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.



Color 996D21 is cool or warm?

Color 996D21 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #996D21? (For interior and product design)

996D21 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

#996D21

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of #996D21 with dark and light Color




Is #996D21 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 996D21 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 #996D21 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(153, 109, 33)
Red
153 (60.0%)
Green
109 (42.7%)
Blue
33 (12.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
28.76%
Yellow
78.43%
Key
40.00%

HSL

HSL(38deg, 64.5 %, 36.5 %)

Hue
38°
Saturation
64.52 %.
Lightness
36.47 %.

RYB

RYB(131, 146, 83)
Red
131 (51.2%)
Yellow
146 (57.3%)
Blue
83 (32.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38°
Saturation
78.43 %.
Brightness / Value
60.00 %.

HWB

H: 38°

W: 12.94 %

B: 40.00 %

XYZ

X : 18.88

Y : 17.82

Z : 3.88

YXY

Y1 : 17.82

X : 0.47

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 40.00%

M : 57.25%

Y : 87.06%


LRV

~ 17.8 %

Munsell Color System

1.3Y 4.8/7.4

CIE-Lab

L : 49.28

A : 10.37

B : 46.71

CIE-Lch

L : 49.28

C : 47.85

H : 77.48

CIE-Luv

L : 49.28

U : 35.7

V : 44.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.21

A : 5.96

B : 24.09






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #996D21


Here are the colors similar to 996D21. 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.



#966D33
Dark Gold
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#996515
Golden brown
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#967117
Sand Dune
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#967117
Drab
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 996D21.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 996D21.


#967126
PANTONE 7558 C
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#8F6A2A
PANTONE 7559 C
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#A76D11
PANTONE 146 C
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#8F6320
PANTONE 4027 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 996D21.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 996D21.


#97793B
BS 08-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#856B34
BS 08-B-25 - Beaver
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#9A7B1E
BS 10-C-37 - Yellow Brown
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 7.62 (92.4% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 996D21.


#89693E
RAL 8000 - Green Brown
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)
#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#967117
Bistre Brown
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #996D21


Here are the paint colors similar to 996D21. 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 996D21 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #996D21 to Valspar


#9B6A13
Komodo (8002-22G)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#9C6D2A
Release the Hounds (M157)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#976E32
Arlington Bronze (P053)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#9F7111
Brazen (V054-6)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 996D21 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #996D21 to Sherwin Williams


#996F32
Sconce Gold (SW 6398)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#A4763C
Gallant Gold (SW 6391)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#906A3A
Relic Bronze (SW 6132)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#8F6C3E
Olde World Gold (SW 7700)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 996D21 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #996D21 to Benjamin Moore


#96722E
Golden Bark (2153-10)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#A07A35
Corduroy (2153-20)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#A5763E
Camel (2165-10)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#997245
Warm Tan (2162-30)
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 996D21 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #996D21 to Dunn-Edwards


#A17135
Hearth Gold (DEA 165)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#957747
Antique Penny (DEA 167)
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)
#927247
Cuban Cigar (DE 6154)
ΔE - 6.85 (93.2% similar)
#A67A45
Driftwood (DE 5328)
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 996D21 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #996D21 to Behr


#9B7939
Persian Gold (M300-7)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#9C6C37
Curry Powder (PPU6-01)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#A6773F
Invitation Gold (MQ4-06)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#977447
Rococo Gold (S300-7)
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 996D21 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #996D21 to PPG Paints


#977043
Chewy Caramel (PPG1087-7)
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#9C7647
Sugar Maple (PPG1090-7)
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#9B7448
Sahara Splendor (PPG1088-7)
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)
#886A3F
Shaker Peg (PPG1095-7)
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#996D21 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



996D21
Dark Gold*

214D99
US Air Force Academy 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 #996D21?

Color that best contrast with #996D21 is #214D99, color name is US Air Force Academy 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 #996D21?

Complementary or Opposite color for #996D21 is #214D99, color name is US Air Force Academy Blue*.





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