Gamboge Brown Color – #996600: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gamboge Brown color hex code is #996600, and it is composed of 60% red, 40% green and 0% blue.
Gamboge Brown is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.94:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gamboge Brown color (#996600) against light backgrounds.

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Gamboge Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gamboge Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #996600 |
| RGB | rgb(153,102,0) |
| HSL | hsl(40,100%,30%) |
| CMYK | 0, 33, 100, 40 |
| HSV | 40, 100, 60 |
| RGB % | 60, 40, 0 |
| XYZ | 17.9, 16.3, 2.2 |
| LAB | 47.4, 13.5, 54.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.94 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.26 (fails WCAG AA) |
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