#968995 color
The hex color #968995 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 53.7% green and 58.4% blue (150, 137, 149).
Its hue angle is 305°, with 6% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 1% yellow and 41% black.
The closest named color is Femme Fatale (#948593), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.31:1).
#968995 color codes
| HEX | #968995 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 137, 149) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 53.7%, 58.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(305, 6%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(305, 9%, 59%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 1%, 41%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(58.55, 7.13, -4.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(58.55, 8.49, 327.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.947, 26.546, 32.132) | |
| Decimal | 9865621 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #968995, 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 #968995 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.31:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #968995 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.31:1 | 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 #968995 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#898c96Protanopia
no red cones#8b8d94Deuteranopia
no green cones#978a8dTritanopia
no blue cones#8d8d8dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #968995; }
.text { color: #968995; }
.border { border: 2px solid #968995; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 137 149 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #968995, #96898f); }
Similar colors
#948593Femme Fatale#a2919bNirvana#8f7f85Mighty Mauve#95859cHatoba Pigeon#9b959cLunar Light#92898aZinc#918c8fGull#888899Dusty Chimney
Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #968995?
- #968995 is a gray, closest to the named color Femme Fatale. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #968995?
- The RGB value is 150, 137, 149: 150 red, 137 green and 149 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #968995?
- The complementary color is #89968A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #968995?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.31:1 and white text 3.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.