#917573 color
The hex color #917573 is a grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 45.9% green and 45.1% blue (145, 117, 115).
Its hue angle is 4°, with 12% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 19% magenta, 21% yellow and 43% black.
The closest named color is Opium (#987E7E), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5:1).
#917573 color codes
| HEX | #917573 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 117, 115) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 45.9%, 45.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(4, 12%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(4, 21%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 19%, 21%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(51.82, 10.6, 5.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(51.82, 11.82, 26.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(21.133, 19.981, 18.96) | |
| Decimal | 9532787 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #917573, 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 #917573 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #917573 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5:1 | 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 #917573 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7a7873Protanopia
no red cones#817e73Deuteranopia
no green cones#977275Tritanopia
no blue cones#7b7b7bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #917573; }
.text { color: #917573; }
.border { border: 2px solid #917573; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 117 115 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #917573, #918473); }
Similar colors
#987e7eOpium#987d73Hemp#a07569Equestrienne#8f7f85Mighty Mauve#9e7b6cWoodhaven#956e5fChocolate Temptation#967969Mocha#7c7173Empress
Questions
- What color is #917573?
- #917573 is a grayish red, closest to the named color Opium. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #917573?
- The RGB value is 145, 117, 115: 145 red, 117 green and 115 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #917573?
- The complementary color is #738F91, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #917573?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5:1 and white text 4.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.