#91997D color
The hex color #91997D is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 60% green and 49% blue (145, 153, 125).
Its hue angle is 77°, with 12% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Artichoke (#8F9779), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.06:1).
#91997D color codes
| HEX | #91997D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 153, 125) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 60%, 49%) | |
| HSL | hsl(77, 12%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(77, 18%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 18%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.9, -8.02, 13.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.9, 15.94, 120.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.77, 30.283, 23.833) | |
| Decimal | 9542013 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #91997D, 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 #91997D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #91997D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.06:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #91997D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9d967bProtanopia
no red cones#9c967eDeuteranopia
no green cones#949691Tritanopia
no blue cones#969696Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #91997d; }
.text { color: #91997d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #91997d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 153 125 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #91997d, #83997d); }
Similar colors
#8f9779Artichoke#919c81Whispering Willow#93977fSwamp Sessions#969e86Herbalist#9a9e80Fennelly#8a9480Aloe Tip#9ca389Edamame#879877Backyard
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #91997D?
- #91997D is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Artichoke. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #91997D?
- The RGB value is 145, 153, 125: 145 red, 153 green and 125 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #91997D?
- The complementary color is #857D99, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #91997D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.06:1 and white text 2.98:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.