Red

The color #996356 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 99, 86 and HSL values of 12°, 28%, 47%.

Color Values for #996356

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HEX:
#996356
RGB:
rgb(153,99,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(12,28%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 35%, 44%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #996356

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #996356. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 38.8%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #996356

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #996356

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #996356

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #996356

The complementary color for #996356 is #568C99. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #996356

The analogous colors for #996356 are #99566A and #998556. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #996356

The triadic colors for #996356 are #569964 and #645699. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #996356

These are the darker variations of #996356. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A4F45 and #5C3B34. This progression shows how #996356 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #996356

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AD8278 and #C2A19A. This progression shows how #996356. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #996356

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #996356. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #996356

Companies and brands that incorporate #996356 in their visual identity.

#996356 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #996356. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #996356 is a red with RGB values of 153, 99, 86 and HSL values of 12°, 28%, 47%.

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