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What color is 999966?

The RGB color code for color number #999966 is RGB(153, 153, 102). In the RGB color model, #999966 has a red value of 153, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 102. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 33.3% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 20.0 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #999966 has a hue of 60° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.



Color 999966 is cool or warm?

Color 999966 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #999966? (For interior and product design)

999966 has an LRV of nearly 31. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#999966

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #999966 with dark and light Color




Is #999966 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 999966 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 #999966 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(153, 153, 102)
Red
153 (60.0%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
102 (40.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
33.33%
Key
40.00%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 20.0 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
20.00 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(69, 118, 75)
Red
69 (27.0%)
Yellow
118 (46.1%)
Blue
75 (29.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
33.33 %.
Brightness / Value
60.00 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 40.00 %

B: 40.00 %

XYZ

X : 26.93

Y : 30.51

Z : 17.04

YXY

Y1 : 30.51

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 40.00%

M : 40.00%

Y : 60.00%


LRV

~ 30.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.2GY 6.0/4.3

CIE-Lab

L : 62.1

A : -8.23

B : 26.87

CIE-Lch

L : 62.1

C : 28.1

H : 107.04

CIE-Luv

L : 62.1

U : 2.58

V : 35.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.24

A : -9.66

B : 20.38






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #999966


Here are the colors similar to 999966. 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.



#8A9A5B
Moss Green
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 8.86 (91.1% similar)
#918151
Dark Tan
ΔE - 9.29 (90.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 999966.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 999966.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 999966.


#A2A569
PANTONE 5777 C
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#899064
PANTONE 5773 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#8A8D4A
PANTONE 5767 C
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 999966.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#91953E
BS 12-D-43 - Sapling
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)
#958758
BS 10-B-21 - Lizard
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 999966.


#8A9977
RAL 6021 - Pale Green
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #999966


Here are the paint colors similar to 999966. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 999966 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #999966 to Benjamin Moore


#9C9A62
Ponderosa Pine (531)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#959D6E
Mountain Lane (488)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#969A72
Misted Fern (482)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#8C965A
Sycamore Tree (539)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 999966 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #999966 to Sherwin Williams


#95945C
Tansy Green (SW 6424)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#9BA373
Cucuzza Verde (SW 9038)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#88915D
Leapfrog (SW 6431)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 999966 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #999966 to PPG Paints


#949B64
Leafy Romaine (PPG11-14)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#9EA26B
Golden Grass (PPG1119-6)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#A0A667
Always Apple (PPG1118-5)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#888F4F
Vintage Vibe (PPG1118-6)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 999966 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #999966 to Valspar


#95976D
Curly Grass (V059-5)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#9A9859
Stem (V058-5)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#919D5A
Whirled Peas (P059)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#8B8E4F
Fair and Square (P095)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 999966 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #999966 to Behr


#949758
Spinach Dip (M340-6)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#939B71
Alamosa Green (PPU11-04)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#889551
Frog (M350-6)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#898C66
Pesto Paste (S370-5)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 999966 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #999966 to Dunn-Edwards


#9FA36C
Cocktail Olive (DE 5564)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#8E9655
Topiary (DE 5544)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#898E58
Crocodile Smile (DE 5565)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#999966 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



999966
Moss Green*

666699
Dark Blue Gray


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 #999966?

Color that best contrast with #999966 is #666699, color name is Dark Blue Gray
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 #999966?

Complementary or Opposite color for #999966 is #666699, color name is Dark Blue Gray.





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