#989F7D color
The hex color #989F7D is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 59.6% red, 62.4% green and 49% blue (152, 159, 125).
Its hue angle is 72°, with 15% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 38% black.
The closest named color is Fennelly (#9A9E80), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.59:1).
#989F7D color codes
| HEX | #989F7D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(152, 159, 125) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(59.6%, 62.4%, 49%) | |
| HSL | hsl(72, 15%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(72, 21%, 62%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 21%, 38%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.12, -8.56, 16.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.12, 18.99, 116.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.048, 32.952, 24.228) | |
| Decimal | 10002301 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #989F7D, 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 #989F7D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #989F7D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.59:1 | 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 #989F7D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a49b7bProtanopia
no red cones#a39c7eDeuteranopia
no green cones#9c9b96Tritanopia
no blue cones#9b9b9bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #989f7d; }
.text { color: #989f7d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #989f7d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(152 159 125 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #989f7d, #879f7d); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #989F7D?
- #989F7D is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Fennelly. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #989F7D?
- The RGB value is 152, 159, 125: 152 red, 159 green and 125 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #989F7D?
- The complementary color is #847D9F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #989F7D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.59:1 and white text 2.77:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.