#968F9C color
The hex color #968F9C is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 56.1% green and 61.2% blue (150, 143, 156).
Its hue angle is 272°, with 6% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Lunar Light (#9B959C), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.71:1).
#968F9C color codes
| HEX | #968F9C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 143, 156) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 56.1%, 61.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(272, 6%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(272, 8%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 8%, 0%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.36, 5.11, -5.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.36, 7.83, 310.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.4, 28.529, 35.457) | |
| Decimal | 9867164 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #968F9C, 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 #968F9C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.71:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #968F9C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.71:1 | 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 #968F9C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8d919dProtanopia
no red cones#8f929cDeuteranopia
no green cones#959093Tritanopia
no blue cones#929292Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #968f9c; }
.text { color: #968f9c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #968f9c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 143 156 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #968f9c, #9c8f9c); }
Similar colors
#9b959cLunar Light#9998a7Lavender Ash#9596a4Too Big to Whale#a2919bNirvana#948593Femme Fatale#888899Dusty Chimney#9999aaMachinery#9698a3Dark Ages
Closest common color name: Cool Gray.
Questions
- What color is #968F9C?
- #968F9C is a gray, closest to the named color Lunar Light. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #968F9C?
- The RGB value is 150, 143, 156: 150 red, 143 green and 156 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #968F9C?
- The complementary color is #959C8F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #968F9C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.71:1 and white text 3.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.