Captain Kirk color: hex code #9B870C
Captain Kirk has the hex code #9B870C. It is a dark, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.8% red, 52.9% green and 4.7% blue (155, 135, 12).
Its hue angle is 52°, with 86% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 92% yellow and 39% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.86:1).
Captain Kirk (#9B870C) color codes
| HEX | #9B870C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(155, 135, 12) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.8%, 52.9%, 4.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(52, 86%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(52, 92%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 92%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.41, -3.97, 59.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.41, 59.22, 93.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.249, 24.324, 3.871) | |
| Decimal | 10192652 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Captain Kirk, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #9B870C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.86:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #9B870C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.86:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #9B870C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#968300Protanopia
no red cones#9b8a1aDeuteranopia
no green cones#a87c73Tritanopia
no blue cones#878787Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9b870c; }
.text { color: #9b870c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9b870c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(155 135 12 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9b870c, #689b0c); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Olive Green.
See #9B870C on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #9B870C?
- #9B870C is a dark, vivid yellow known as Captain Kirk. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Captain Kirk?
- The RGB value is 155, 135, 12: 155 red, 135 green and 12 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Captain Kirk?
- The complementary color is #0C209B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9B870C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.86:1 and white text 3.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.