#92937F color
The hex color #92937F is a grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.3% red, 57.6% green and 49.8% blue (146, 147, 127).
Its hue angle is 63°, with 8% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 42% black.
The closest named color is Farmer’s Market (#8F917C), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.7:1).
#92937F color codes
| HEX | #92937F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(146, 147, 127) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.3%, 57.6%, 49.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(63, 8%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(63, 14%, 58%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 14%, 42%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.35, -4.02, 10.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.35, 11.23, 110.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.118, 28.511, 24.202) | |
| Decimal | 9606015 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #92937F, 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 #92937F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.7:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #92937F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.7:1 | 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 #92937F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#97917eProtanopia
no red cones#979280Deuteranopia
no green cones#95908dTritanopia
no blue cones#919191Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #92937f; }
.text { color: #92937f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #92937f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(146 147 127 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #92937f, #88937f); }
Similar colors
#8f917cFarmer’s Market#999a86Lemongrass#93977fSwamp Sessions#999988Concrete Jungle#9d9880Pebble#9f9b84Knock on Wood#888877Kosher Khaki#8a9480Aloe Tip
Closest common color name: Stone.
Questions
- What color is #92937F?
- #92937F 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 #92937F?
- The RGB value is 146, 147, 127: 146 red, 147 green and 127 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #92937F?
- The complementary color is #807F93, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #92937F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.7:1 and white text 3.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.