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#999933 color code is #999933. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #999933.

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#999933 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #999933 is 0.2979. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.02:1 against white and 6.96:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#999933 on white3.02:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#999933 on black6.96:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #9999333.02:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #9999336.96:1AA

#999933 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #999933?+
The hex code for #999933 is #999933. In RGB it's rgb(153, 153, 51), and in HSL it's hsl(60, 50%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #999933?+
#999933 in RGB is (153, 153, 51). Written in CSS: rgb(153, 153, 51).
What is the CMYK value of #999933?+
#999933 converts to CMYK(0%, 0%, 67%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #999933.
Is #999933 a warm or cool color?+
#999933 (#999933) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 60° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #999933 belong to?+
#999933 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 60°, 50%, 40% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #999933 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#999933 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.02:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #999933?+
The nearest Pantone match for #999933 (#999933) is 17-0535 Olive, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #999933 in design

Practical guidance for using #999933 (#999933) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#999933 (#999933) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #999933 (#999933) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow 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

#999933 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#999933 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 #999933

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #999933 (#999933). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Rolex#AA8540 · Rolex Gold