#969B7A color
The hex color #969B7A is a grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 60.8% green and 47.8% blue (150, 155, 122).
Its hue angle is 69°, with 14% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Fennelly (#9A9E80), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.27:1).
#969B7A color codes
| HEX | #969B7A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 155, 122) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 60.8%, 47.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(69, 14%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(69, 21%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 21%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.79, -7.65, 16.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.79, 18.41, 114.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(27.812, 31.332, 22.991) | |
| Decimal | 9870202 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #969B7A, 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 #969B7A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #969B7A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.27:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #969B7A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a09878Protanopia
no red cones#a0987bDeuteranopia
no green cones#9a9792Tritanopia
no blue cones#989898Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #969b7a; }
.text { color: #969b7a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #969b7a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 155 122 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #969b7a, #869b7a); }
Similar colors
#9a9e80Fennelly#8f9779Artichoke#9e9e7cBonsai Garden#919c81Whispering Willow#93977fSwamp Sessions#969e86Herbalist#9ca389Edamame#95986bGuacamole
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #969B7A?
- #969B7A is a grayish yellow, closest to the named color Fennelly. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #969B7A?
- The RGB value is 150, 155, 122: 150 red, 155 green and 122 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #969B7A?
- The complementary color is #7F7A9B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #969B7A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.27:1 and white text 2.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.