#996E13

#996E13

Color Values

HEX

#996E13

RGB

153, 110, 19

HSL

40.7, 77.9%, 33.7%

HSV

40.7, 87.6%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 28.1%, 87.6%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5678 0.1118 79.8

Properties

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #996E13;
color: #996E13;
border-color: #996E13;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 700 #A16207

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.57:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996E13?

RGB(153, 110, 19) · HSL(40.7, 77.9%, 33.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 28.1%, 87.6%, 40.0%)

Does #996E13 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.57:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #996E13?

Use 000000 text on a #996E13 background; contrast on black is 4.59:1.