#976167 color
The hex color #976167 is a grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 59.2% red, 38% green and 40.4% blue (151, 97, 103).
Its hue angle is 353°, with 22% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 36% magenta, 32% yellow and 41% black.
The closest named color is Cinnapink (#A6646F), a difference of 3.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.97:1).
#976167 color codes
| HEX | #976167 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(151, 97, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(59.2%, 38%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(353, 22%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(353, 36%, 59%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 36%, 32%, 41%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(47.12, 22.77, 5.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(47.12, 23.48, 14.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.486, 16.109, 14.912) | |
| Decimal | 9920871 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #976167, 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 #976167 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.97:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #976167 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.97:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.22:1 | Fail | 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 #976167 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6a6a67Protanopia
no red cones#777466Deuteranopia
no green cones#a15c63Tritanopia
no blue cones#707070Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #976167; }
.text { color: #976167; }
.border { border: 2px solid #976167; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(151 97 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #976167, #977661); }
Similar colors
#a6646fCinnapink#8e5164Velour Scar#b35966Hot Flamingo#a55a55Cheek Red#7d5d5eReading Tea Leaves#9f4d65Cherry Berry#a67283Never Forget#ad6961Rustling Leaves
Closest common color name: Rose Gold.
Questions
- What color is #976167?
- #976167 is a grayish red, closest to the named color Cinnapink. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #976167?
- The RGB value is 151, 97, 103: 151 red, 97 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #976167?
- The complementary color is #619791, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #976167?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.22:1 and white text 4.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.