#92927D color
The hex color #92927D is a grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.3% red, 57.3% green and 49% blue (146, 146, 125).
Its hue angle is 60°, with 9% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 43% black.
The closest named color is Farmer’s Market (#8F917C), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.63:1).
#92927D color codes
| HEX | #92927D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(146, 146, 125) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.3%, 57.3%, 49%) | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 9%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(60, 14%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 14%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.02, -3.8, 11.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.02, 11.79, 108.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.834, 28.15, 23.471) | |
| Decimal | 9605757 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #92927D, 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 #92927D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.63:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #92927D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.63:1 | 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 #92927D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#96907cProtanopia
no red cones#96917eDeuteranopia
no green cones#958f8cTritanopia
no blue cones#919191Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #92927d; }
.text { color: #92927d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #92927d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(146 146 125 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #92927d, #88927d); }
Similar colors
#8f917cFarmer’s Market#93977fSwamp Sessions#999a86Lemongrass#999988Concrete Jungle#9d9880Pebble#888877Kosher Khaki#9f9b84Knock on Wood#8a9480Aloe Tip
Closest common color name: Stone.
Questions
- What color is #92927D?
- #92927D is a grayish yellow, closest to the named color Farmer’s Market. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #92927D?
- The RGB value is 146, 146, 125: 146 red, 146 green and 125 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #92927D?
- The complementary color is #7D7D92, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #92927D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.63:1 and white text 3.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.