#997366 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Chestnut
What is hex #997366 Color?
The color name of hex code #997366 is Dark Chestnut. The RGB values are (153, 115, 102) which means it is composed of
41% red, 31% green and 28% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:25 Y:33 K:40. In the HSV/HSB scale, #997366 has a hue of 15°, 33% saturation and a brightness value of 60%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #997366 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Chestnut |
| RGB Values | (153, 115, 102) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 25%, 33%, 40%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (15°, 33%, 60%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996666 |
| Inverse Color | #668C99 [Desaturated Cyan] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7504 C |
| Closest RAL | 1035 [Pearl beige] |
| Complementary Color | #668C99 [Desaturated Cyan] |
| #997366 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #7B7B7B |
| Desaturated | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #7D7D7D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #7A7A7A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B2B2B2 |
Hex #997366 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #997366 is #668C99 which is called Desaturated Cyan. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #997366 color is offered by #668C99. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #997366 are #998D66 and #996673, called Beaver and Rose Dust, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #997366 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #997366 are #66998D (Desaturated Cyan) and #667399 (Dark Blue-Gray). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#997366 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #669973 (Oxley) and #736699 (Dark Blue-Gray) along with #997366, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #997366 has #669973 (Oxley), #668C99 (Desaturated Cyan) and #99668C (Antique Fuchsia). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #997366 contains #739966 (Russian Green), #668C99 (Desaturated Cyan) and #8D6699 (French Lilac). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #997366 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #997366 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 997366 Color
Tints
AD8F85- B89D94
- C2ABA3
- CCB9B3
- D6C7C2
- E0D5D1
- EBE3E0
- F5F1F0
Tones
- 94766B
- 92776E
- 8F7870
- 8D7A73
- 8A7B76
- 887C78
- 857D7B
- 837F7D
Shades
- 7A5C52
- 6B5147
- 5C453D
- 4D3A33
- 3D2E29
- 2E231F
- 1F1714
- 0F0C0A
#997366 Color Patterns
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#997366 Color Interior Ideas
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
