Grayish Yellow

The color #979C81 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 156, 129 and HSL values of 71°, 12%, 56%.

Color Values for #979C81

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HEX:
#979C81
RGB:
rgb(151,156,129) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(71,12%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 0%, 17%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979C81

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #979C81. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 50.6%

Contrast Analysis for #979C81

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 #979C81

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979C81

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

Complementary Colors for #979C81

The complementary color for #979C81 is #86819C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979C81

The analogous colors for #979C81 are #9C9481 and #8A9C81. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979C81

The triadic colors for #979C81 are #81979C and #9C8197. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979C81

These are the darker variations of #979C81. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797D67 and #5B5E4D. This progression shows how #979C81 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979C81

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACB09A and #C1C4B3. This progression shows how #979C81. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979C81

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #979C81. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#979C81 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #979C81. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #979C81 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 151, 156, 129 and HSL values of 71°, 12%, 56%.

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