1. browns
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Gamboge Brown

Color Gamboge Brown brown (#996600):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Gamboge Brown brown (#996600):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
browns

browns Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Gamboge Brown / #996600

The HTML HEX code is #996600. The corresponding color name is "Gamboge Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 153%, Green (G): 102%, Blue (B): 0%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 33%, Yellow (Y):100%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #996600 has a hue of 40°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 30%. The HSV representation is 40° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 47, a* (green to red) = 14, and b* (blue to yellow) = 55. The XYZ representation is X: 18, Y: 16, Z: 2. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4142, U (chrominance) = -0.2038, and V (chrominance) = 0.1630.

The decimal value of the color is 10053120. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996600. Variations of the colour are #FFAA00 for a 20% lighter version and #332200 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #996600, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2565 Kelvin (2565K).

The approximate wavelength of #996600 is around 620.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Gamboge Brown (Hex: #996600): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #996600, also known as Gamboge Brown, resembles the rich, earthy tones found in spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Its warm undertones evoke the image of freshly brewed coffee, adding a touch of coziness to any space. This color also shares similarities with the color of autumn leaves, capturing the vibrant hues of the changing seasons. With its natural and inviting allure, Gamboge Brown can create a warm and comforting atmosphere that resonates with rustic elements, like wooden furniture or natural textiles.

Tints and Shades of #996600 HEX color (Gamboge Brown)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #996600, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #E6D9BF
• #CCB380
• #B38C40
• #996600
• #734D00
• #4D3300
• #261A00
• #000000

Tones of Gamboge Brown (#996600 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #996600, #8f7033 is the less saturated color, while #996600 is the most saturated one.

• #8f7033
• #926e26
• #946b1a
• #97690d
• #996600
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #996600;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #996600; }

.text {color:#996600;}

.background {background-color:#996600;}

.border {border:1px solid #996600;}