#969378 color
The hex color #969378 is a grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 57.6% green and 47.1% blue (150, 147, 120).
Its hue angle is 54°, with 13% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 20% yellow and 41% black.
The closest named color is Pebble (#9D9880), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.74:1).
#969378 color codes
| HEX | #969378 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 147, 120) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 57.6%, 47.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(54, 13%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(54, 20%, 59%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 20%, 41%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.52, -3.6, 14.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.52, 15.16, 103.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.401, 28.708, 21.916) | |
| Decimal | 9868152 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #969378, 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 #969378 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.74:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #969378 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.74:1 | 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 #969378 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#989176Protanopia
no red cones#999379Deuteranopia
no green cones#9b8f8cTritanopia
no blue cones#929292Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #969378; }
.text { color: #969378; }
.border { border: 2px solid #969378; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 147 120 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #969378, #8a9678); }
Similar colors
#9d9880Pebble#9f9978A Frond in Need#8f917cFarmer’s Market#9f9b84Knock on Wood#93977fSwamp Sessions#999a86Lemongrass#8f886cWilderness#9e9e7cBonsai Garden
Closest common color name: Warm Gray.
Questions
- What color is #969378?
- #969378 is a grayish yellow, closest to the named color Pebble. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #969378?
- The RGB value is 150, 147, 120: 150 red, 147 green and 120 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #969378?
- The complementary color is #787B96, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #969378?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.74:1 and white text 3.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.