Grayish Yellow

The color #999C72 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 156, 114 and HSL values of 64°, 18%, 53%.

Color Values for #999C72

Below are the different color format representations for #999C72. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#999C72
RGB:
rgb(153,156,114) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(64,18%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 27%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #999C72

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #999C72. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 44.7%

Contrast Analysis for #999C72

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 #999C72

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #999C72

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

Complementary Colors for #999C72

The complementary color for #999C72 is #74729D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #999C72

The analogous colors for #999C72 are #9D8A72 and #849D72. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #999C72

The triadic colors for #999C72 are #729A9D and #9D729A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #999C72

These are the darker variations of #999C72. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A7D5B and #5C5E44. This progression shows how #999C72 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #999C72

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ADB08E and #C2C4AA. This progression shows how #999C72. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #999C72

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #999C72. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #999C72

Companies and brands that incorporate #999C72 in their visual identity.

#999C72 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #999C72. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #999C72 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 153, 156, 114 and HSL values of 64°, 18%, 53%.

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