Grayish Yellow

The color #999972 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 153, 114 and HSL values of 60°, 16%, 52%.

Color Values for #999972

Below are the different color format representations for #999972. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#999972
RGB:
rgb(153,153,114) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,16%,52%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 25%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #999972

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #999972. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 60%
Blue: 44.7%

Contrast Analysis for #999972

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 #999972

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #999972

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

Complementary Colors for #999972

The complementary color for #999972 is #717198. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #999972

The analogous colors for #999972 are #988571 and #859871. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #999972

The triadic colors for #999972 are #719898 and #987198. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #999972

These are the darker variations of #999972. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A7A5B and #5C5C44. This progression shows how #999972 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #999972

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ADAD8E and #C2C2AA. This progression shows how #999972. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #999972

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #999972. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #999972

Companies and brands that incorporate #999972 in their visual identity.

#999972 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #999972. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #999972 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 153, 153, 114 and HSL values of 60°, 16%, 52%.

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