#999966 Hex Code
Color Name: Moss Green
What is hex #999966 Color?
The color name of hex code #999966 is Moss Green. The RGB values are (153, 153, 102) which means it is composed of
38% red, 38% green and 25% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:0 Y:33 K:40. In the HSV/HSB scale, #999966 has a hue of 60°, 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 #999966 Color Codes
| Color Name | Moss Green |
| RGB Values | (153, 153, 102) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 0%, 33%, 40%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (60°, 33%, 60%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999966 |
| Inverse Color | #666699 [Dark Blue-Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 451 C |
| Closest RAL | 1020 [Olive yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #666699 [Dark Blue-Gray] |
| #999966 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #888888 |
| Desaturated | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #939393 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C3C3C3 |
Hex #999966 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #999966 is #666699 which is called Dark Blue-Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #999966 color is offered by #666699. 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 #999966 are #809966 and #998066, called Moss Green and Beaver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #999966 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 #999966 are #668099 (Slate Gray) and #806699 (French Lilac). 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
#999966 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #669999 (Desaturated Cyan) and #996699 (French Lilac) along with #999966, 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 #999966 has #669999 (Desaturated Cyan), #666699 (Dark Blue-Gray) and #996666 (Copper Rose). 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 #999966 contains #669980 (Oxley), #666699 (Dark Blue-Gray) and #996680 (Antique Fuchsia). 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 #999966 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #999966 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 999966 Color
Tints
ADAD85- B8B894
- C2C2A3
- CCCCB3
- D6D6C2
- E0E0D1
- EBEBE0
- F5F5F0
Tones
- 94946B
- 92926E
- 8F8F70
- 8D8D73
- 8A8A76
- 888878
- 85857B
- 83837D
Shades
- 7A7A52
- 6B6B47
- 5C5C3D
- 4D4D33
- 3D3D29
- 2E2E1F
- 1F1F14
- 0F0F0A
#999966 Color Patterns
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#999966 Gingham Checks
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#999966 Honeycomb Pattern
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#999966 Leaves Pattern
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#999966 Houndstooth Pattern
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#999966 Trellis Pattern
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#999966 Plaid Pattern
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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.
