Grayish Red

The color #968C8B is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 150, 140, 139 and HSL values of 5°, 5%, 57%.

Color Values for #968C8B

Below are the different color format representations for #968C8B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#968C8B
RGB:
rgb(150,140,139) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(5,5%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 7%, 7%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #968C8B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #968C8B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 58.8%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 54.5%

Contrast Analysis for #968C8B

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #968C8B

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #968C8B

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #968C8B

The complementary color for #968C8B is #8C9697. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #968C8B

The analogous colors for #968C8B are #978C90 and #97928C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #968C8B

The triadic colors for #968C8B are #8C978D and #8D8C97. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #968C8B

These are the darker variations of #968C8B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #78706F and #5A5453. This progression shows how #968C8B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #968C8B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ABA3A2 and #C0BAB9. This progression shows how #968C8B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #968C8B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #968C8B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#968C8B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #968C8B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #968C8B is a grayish red with RGB values of 150, 140, 139 and HSL values of 5°, 5%, 57%.

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