#968D9A color
The hex color #968D9A is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 55.3% green and 60.4% blue (150, 141, 154).
Its hue angle is 282°, with 6% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Femme Fatale (#948593), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.57:1).
#968D9A color codes
| HEX | #968D9A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 141, 154) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 55.3%, 60.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(282, 6%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(282, 8%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 8%, 0%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.77, 5.84, -5.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.77, 8.15, 315.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(27.934, 27.867, 34.473) | |
| Decimal | 9866650 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #968D9A, 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 #968D9A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.57:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #968D9A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.57:1 | 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 #968D9A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8c8f9bProtanopia
no red cones#8d909aDeuteranopia
no green cones#968e91Tritanopia
no blue cones#909090Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #968d9a; }
.text { color: #968d9a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #968d9a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 141 154 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #968d9a, #9a8d97); }
Similar colors
#948593Femme Fatale#a2919bNirvana#9b959cLunar Light#9998a7Lavender Ash#888899Dusty Chimney#9596a4Too Big to Whale#95859cHatoba Pigeon#918c8fGull
Closest common color name: Cool Gray.
Questions
- What color is #968D9A?
- #968D9A is a gray, closest to the named color Femme Fatale. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #968D9A?
- The RGB value is 150, 141, 154: 150 red, 141 green and 154 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #968D9A?
- The complementary color is #919A8D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #968D9A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.57:1 and white text 3.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.