1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Damascene

Color Damascene brown (#996d32):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Damascene brown (#996d32):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
browns

browns Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Damascene / #996d32

The HTML HEX code is #996d32. The corresponding color name is "Damascene". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 153%, Green (G): 109%, Blue (B): 50%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 29%, Yellow (Y):67%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #996d32 has a hue of 34°, saturation of 51%, and lightness of 40%. The HSV representation is 34° for hue, 67% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 49, a* (green to red) = 11, and b* (blue to yellow) = 39. The XYZ representation is X: 19, Y: 18, Z: 5. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4527, U (chrominance) = -0.1263, and V (chrominance) = 0.1293.

The decimal value of the color is 10054962. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996633. Variations of the colour are #CDA065 for a 20% lighter version and #4D3619 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #996d32, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2924 Kelvin (2924K).

The approximate wavelength of #996d32 is around 632.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Damascene (Hex: #996d32): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Damascene (#996d32) is a rich brown color reminiscent of a sunset over a desert landscape. Its warm and earthy tones evoke images of sand dunes and rocky terrain, while its golden undertones reflect the last light of the day. Like the ancient city of Damascus, known for its intricate metalwork, this color exudes a sense of rustic elegance. It is like the worn leather of a well-traveled adventurers boots or the patina on an antique brass vase. Damascene adds warmth and sophistication to any design, making it a versatile choice for natural and vintage-inspired themes.

Tints and Shades of #996d32 HEX color (Damascene)

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 #996d32, 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
• #E6DBCC
• #CCB699
• #B39265
• #996d32
• #735226
• #4D3719
• #261B0D
• #000000

Tones of Damascene (#996d32 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #996d32, #8f7551 is the less saturated color, while #996d32 is the most saturated one.

• #8f7551
• #927349
• #947142
• #976f3a
• #996d32
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #996d32;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #996d32; }

.text {color:#996d32;}

.background {background-color:#996d32;}

.border {border:1px solid #996d32;}