#969B84 color
The hex color #969B84 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 60.8% green and 51.8% blue (150, 155, 132).
Its hue angle is 73°, with 10% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Swamp Sessions (#93977F), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.32:1).
#969B84 color codes
| HEX | #969B84 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 155, 132) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 60.8%, 51.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(73, 10%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(73, 15%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 15%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63, -6.02, 11.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63, 12.95, 117.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.463, 31.593, 26.424) | |
| Decimal | 9870212 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #969B84, 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 #969B84 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #969B84 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.32:1 | 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 #969B84 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9e9883Protanopia
no red cones#9e9985Deuteranopia
no green cones#999894Tritanopia
no blue cones#989898Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #969b84; }
.text { color: #969b84; }
.border { border: 2px solid #969b84; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 155 132 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #969b84, #8b9b84); }
Similar colors
#93977fSwamp Sessions#969e86Herbalist#999a86Lemongrass#9a9e80Fennelly#9ca389Edamame#919c81Whispering Willow#8f9779Artichoke#8f917cFarmer’s Market
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #969B84?
- #969B84 is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Swamp Sessions. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #969B84?
- The RGB value is 150, 155, 132: 150 red, 155 green and 132 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #969B84?
- The complementary color is #89849B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #969B84?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.32:1 and white text 2.87:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.