Grayish Yellow

The color #979C73 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 156, 115 and HSL values of 67°, 17%, 53%.

Color Values for #979C73

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HEX:
#979C73
RGB:
rgb(151,156,115) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(67,17%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 0%, 26%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979C73

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #979C73. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 45.1%

Contrast Analysis for #979C73

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 #979C73

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979C73

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

Complementary Colors for #979C73

The complementary color for #979C73 is #78739C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979C73

The analogous colors for #979C73 are #9C8C73 and #829C73. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979C73

The triadic colors for #979C73 are #73979C and #9C7397. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979C73

These are the darker variations of #979C73. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797D5C and #5B5E45. This progression shows how #979C73 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979C73

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACB08F and #C1C4AB. This progression shows how #979C73. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979C73

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #979C73. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#979C73 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #979C73. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #979C73 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 151, 156, 115 and HSL values of 67°, 17%, 53%.

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