#978594 color
The hex color #978594 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 59.2% red, 52.2% green and 58% blue (151, 133, 148).
Its hue angle is 310°, with 8% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 2% yellow and 41% black.
The closest named color is Femme Fatale (#948593), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.1:1).
#978594 color codes
| HEX | #978594 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(151, 133, 148) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(59.2%, 52.2%, 58%) | |
| HSL | hsl(310, 8%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(310, 12%, 59%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 2%, 41%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(57.55, 9.58, -5.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(57.55, 11.06, 330.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.495, 25.493, 31.536) | |
| Decimal | 9930132 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #978594, 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 #978594 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.1:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #978594 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.1:1 | 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 #978594 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#858995Protanopia
no red cones#888b93Deuteranopia
no green cones#99868aTritanopia
no blue cones#8a8a8aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #978594; }
.text { color: #978594; }
.border { border: 2px solid #978594; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(151 133 148 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #978594, #97858b); }
Similar colors
#948593Femme Fatale#95859cHatoba Pigeon#a2919bNirvana#8f7f85Mighty Mauve#967d96Amorous#91788cMuted Berry#987e7eOpium#848393Mecha Metal
Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #978594?
- #978594 is a gray, closest to the named color Femme Fatale. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #978594?
- The RGB value is 151, 133, 148: 151 red, 133 green and 148 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #978594?
- The complementary color is #859788, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #978594?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.1:1 and white text 3.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.