#996C48 Color Information

Hex color code: #996C48

#996C48 is a subtle orange color. In RGB it is (153, 108, 72), and in HSL it is (27°, 36%, 44%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSienna

HEX

#996C48

RGB

153, 108, 72

HSL

27°, 36%, 44%

CMYK

0%, 29%, 53%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #996C48;
background-color: #996C48;
border-color: #996C48;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #996C48;
border: 2px solid #996C48;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#996C48]
text-[#996C48]
border-[#996C48]
shadow-[0_0_10px_996C48]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #996C48, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #996C48; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #996C48; color: #000000; }

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 #996C48; background-color: #996C4815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #996C4820; border-left: 4px solid #996C48; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #996C48; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #996C48 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 108, 72

Red: 153 / Green: 108 / Blue: 72

HSL

27°, 36%, 44%

Hue: 27° / Saturation: 36% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

0%, 29%, 53%, 40%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 29% / Yellow: 53% / Key: 40%

What color is #996C48?

#996C48 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

487499

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #996C48 to RGB:

rgb(153, 108, 72)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #996C48 to HSL:

hsl(27, 36%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #996C48 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 29%, 53%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate orange tone, #996C48 has RGB (153, 108, 72) and HSL (27°, 36%, 44%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #996C48 is #487499, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #99484C.

Use #996C48 in CSS: color: #996C48 or background-color: #996C48. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #996C48

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.59:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #996C48?

#996C48 is a delicate orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #996C48?

#996C48 in RGB is (153, 108, 72) - 153 red, 108 green, and 72 blue.

How to use #996C48 in CSS?

Use #996C48 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #996C48?

#487499 (complementary), #99484C (analogous), and #65472F (lighter shade) work well with #996C48.