#996D2C
A dark, moderate orange closely aligning with Peru.
About #996D2C
At its core, #996D2C is a dark and moderate hue. Its closest recognized web color is Peru. In the RGB color space, it consists of 153 red, 109 green, and 44 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 29% M, 71% Y, and 40% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#996D2C
RGB153, 109, 44
HSL35.8°, 55.3%, 38.6%
CMYK0%, 29%, 71%, 40%
HSV35.8°, 71.2%, 60.0%
LAB49.4, 10.9, 41.9
XYZ19.1, 17.9, 4.8
Decimal10054956
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.59:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.58:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.38:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.89:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #996D2C;
}
.text-color {
color: #996D2C;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #996D2C;
}