#98957D color
The hex color #98957D is a grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 59.6% red, 58.4% green and 49% blue (152, 149, 125).
Its hue angle is 53°, with 12% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 18% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Pebble (#9D9880), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.93:1).
#98957D color codes
| HEX | #98957D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(152, 149, 125) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(59.6%, 58.4%, 49%) | |
| HSL | hsl(53, 12%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(53, 18%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 18%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.35, -3.12, 13.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.35, 13.46, 103.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(27.398, 29.651, 23.678) | |
| Decimal | 9999741 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #98957D, 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 #98957D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.93:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #98957D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.93:1 | 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 #98957D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9a937cProtanopia
no red cones#9b957eDeuteranopia
no green cones#9c928eTritanopia
no blue cones#949494Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #98957d; }
.text { color: #98957d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #98957d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(152 149 125 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #98957d, #8d987d); }
Similar colors
#9d9880Pebble#9f9b84Knock on Wood#999a86Lemongrass#8f917cFarmer’s Market#999988Concrete Jungle#93977fSwamp Sessions#9f9978A Frond in Need#a19986Nomad
Closest common color name: Stone.
Questions
- What color is #98957D?
- #98957D is a grayish yellow, closest to the named color Pebble. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #98957D?
- The RGB value is 152, 149, 125: 152 red, 149 green and 125 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #98957D?
- The complementary color is #7D8098, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #98957D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.93:1 and white text 3.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.