Information about #99720C color

#99720C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #99720C belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(153, 114, 12) (60% red, 44.7% green, 4.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 55 / 40 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#99720C presents itself as a maximally vivid orange — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Puke Brown (#947706). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bistre Brown (#967117) and Poo (#8F7303).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(153, 114, 12)), which gives #99720C its character. If you plan to put text on a #99720C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.4:1. #99720C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#99720C color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#99720C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #99720C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Puke Brown color link
Puke Brown

#947706

Bistre Brown color link
Bistre Brown

#967117

Poo color link
Poo

#8F7303

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

Golden Curry color link
Golden Curry

#A47D0E

Golden Brown color link
Golden Brown

#996515

Porcupine color link
Porcupine

#936900

Baby Poop color link
Baby Poop

#937C00

Hazel color link
Hazel

#8E7618

Luxury Gold color link
Luxury Gold

#A48111

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#99720C
  • RGB153, 114, 12
  • CMYK0, 15, 55, 40
  • CSSrgb(153, 114, 12)
  • HSL43°, 85%, 32%
  • HSL Precise43.404°, 85.455%, 32.353%
  • HSV43°, 92%, 60%
  • HSB43°, 92%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.600
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.447
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.047
  • GLSLvec3(0.600, 0.447, 0.047)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.600, 0.447, 0.047, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.600, 0.447, 0.047)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.7%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID99720C
  • DECIMAL ID10056204
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01