#979276 color
The hex color #979276 is a grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 59.2% red, 57.3% green and 46.3% blue (151, 146, 118).
Its hue angle is 51°, with 14% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 22% yellow and 41% black.
The closest named color is Pebble (#9D9880), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.69:1).
#979276 color codes
| HEX | #979276 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(151, 146, 118) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(59.2%, 57.3%, 46.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(51, 14%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(51, 22%, 59%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 22%, 41%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.29, -2.97, 15.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.29, 15.82, 100.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.311, 28.446, 21.241) | |
| Decimal | 9933430 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #979276, 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 #979276 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #979276 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.69:1 | 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 #979276 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#989074Protanopia
no red cones#999277Deuteranopia
no green cones#9c8e8aTritanopia
no blue cones#919191Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #979276; }
.text { color: #979276; }
.border { border: 2px solid #979276; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(151 146 118 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #979276, #8c9776); }
Similar colors
#9d9880Pebble#9f9978A Frond in Need#8f886cWilderness#9f9b84Knock on Wood#8f917cFarmer’s Market#93977fSwamp Sessions#999a86Lemongrass#9e9e7cBonsai Garden
Closest common color name: Warm Gray.
Questions
- What color is #979276?
- #979276 is a grayish yellow, closest to the named color Pebble. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #979276?
- The RGB value is 151, 146, 118: 151 red, 146 green and 118 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #979276?
- The complementary color is #767B97, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #979276?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.69:1 and white text 3.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.