#996B48 Color Information

Hex color code: #996B48

#996B48 is a delicate orange color. In RGB it is (153, 107, 72), and in HSL it is (26°, 36%, 44%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSienna
HEX
#996B48
RGB
153, 107, 72
HSL
26°, 36%, 44%
CMYK
0%, 30%, 53%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #996B48;
background-color: #996B48;
border-color: #996B48;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #996B48;
border: 2px solid #996B48;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#996B48]
text-[#996B48]
border-[#996B48]
shadow-[0_0_10px_996B48]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #996B48, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #996B48; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #996B48; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #996B48; background-color: #996B4815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #996B4820; border-left: 4px solid #996B48; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #996B48; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #996B48 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 107, 72

Red: 153 / Green: 107 / Blue: 72

HSL

26°, 36%, 44%

Hue: 26° / Saturation: 36% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

0%, 30%, 53%, 40%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 30% / Yellow: 53% / Key: 40%

What color is #996B48?

#996B48 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #996B48 to RGB:

rgb(153, 107, 72)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #996B48 to HSL:

hsl(26, 36%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #996B48 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 30%, 53%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel orange tone, #996B48 has RGB (153, 107, 72) and HSL (26°, 36%, 44%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #996B48 is #487699, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #99484D.

Use #996B48 in CSS: color: #996B48 or background-color: #996B48. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #996B48

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.55:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #996B48?

#996B48 is a pastel orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #996B48?

#996B48 in RGB is (153, 107, 72) - 153 red, 107 green, and 72 blue.

How to use #996B48 in CSS?

Use #996B48 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #996B48?

#487699 (complementary), #99484D (analogous), and #65462F (lighter shade) work well with #996B48.