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#99793D color code is #99793D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #99793d.

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#99793D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #99793D is 0.2078. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.07:1 against white and 5.16:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#99793D on white4.07:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#99793D on black5.16:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #99793D4.07:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #99793D5.16:1AA

#99793D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #99793D?+
The hex code for #99793D is #99793D. In RGB it's rgb(153, 121, 61), and in HSL it's hsl(39, 43%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #99793D?+
#99793D in RGB is (153, 121, 61). Written in CSS: rgb(153, 121, 61).
What is the CMYK value of #99793D?+
#99793D converts to CMYK(0%, 21%, 60%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #99793D.
Is #99793d a warm or cool color?+
#99793D (#99793D) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 39° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #99793d belong to?+
#99793D belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 39°, 43%, 42% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #99793d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#99793D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.07:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #99793d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #99793D (#99793D) is 7505 C Bronze Tan, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #99793D in design

Practical guidance for using #99793d (#99793D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#99793D (#99793D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.2:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #99793D (#99793D) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#99793D flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #99793d can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#99793D works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #99793D

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #99793d (#99793D). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Rolex#AA8540 · Rolex Gold