#997666
HEX Color Code
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RGB to HEX Conversion

RGB Values

R: 153
G: 118
B: 102

Web Safe Color

#996666

HSL Values

H: 19°
S: 20%
L: 50%

CMYK Values

C: 0%
M: 23%
Y: 33%
K: 40%

Dominant Component: RED. This color has a strong red component, making it appear more red-ish.

Complementary Color

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Complementary

Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. They create maximum contrast and stability.Explore more color harmonies including triadic, analogous, and tetradic combinations.

#8B7874
RGB(139, 120, 116)
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RGB(148, 127, 99)
#9C876C
RGB(156, 135, 108)
#A97F5F
RGB(169, 127, 95)

Design Applications

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CSS Usage Examples

Text Color

.text-color { color: #997666; }
Text with #997666 color

Background Color

.bg-color { background-color: #997666; }
Element with #997666 background

Border Color

.border-color { border: 2px solid #997666; }
Element with #997666 border

Box Shadow

.shadow-color { box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #997666; }
Element with #997666 shadow

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The color #997666 (RGB 153, 118, 102) contains high red, low green, and low blue values, making it primarily a red color.

Psychological Impact of This Color

Energy & Passion

With red as the dominant component, this color may evoke feelings of energy, passion, and excitement. Red colors are attention-grabbing and can create a sense of urgency or importance.

Common Applications

Digital Design

Red-dominant colors are often used for call-to-action buttons, notifications, and elements that need to grab attention.

Print & Physical Media

This more muted color would reproduce consistently across different print materials and would work well as a background or supporting element.