Red

The color #996956 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 105, 86 and HSL values of 17°, 28%, 47%.

Color Values for #996956

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HEX:
#996956
RGB:
rgb(153,105,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(17,28%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 31%, 44%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #996956

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #996956. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 41.2%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #996956

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 #996956

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #996956

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

Complementary Colors for #996956

The complementary color for #996956 is #568699. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #996956

The analogous colors for #996956 are #995665 and #998B56. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #996956

The triadic colors for #996956 are #569969 and #695699. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #996956

These are the darker variations of #996956. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A5445 and #5C3F34. This progression shows how #996956 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #996956

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AD8778 and #C2A59A. This progression shows how #996956. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #996956

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #996956. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #996956

Companies and brands that incorporate #996956 in their visual identity.

#996956 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #996956. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #996956 is a red with RGB values of 153, 105, 86 and HSL values of 17°, 28%, 47%.

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