Grayish Yellow

The color #9CA079 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 160, 121 and HSL values of 66°, 17%, 55%.

Color Values for #9CA079

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HEX:
#9CA079
RGB:
rgb(156,160,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(66,17%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 24%, 37%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9CA079

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9CA079. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.2%
Green: 62.7%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #9CA079

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 #9CA079

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9CA079

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

Complementary Colors for #9CA079

The complementary color for #9CA079 is #7D79A0. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9CA079

The analogous colors for #9CA079 are #A09079 and #88A079. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9CA079

The triadic colors for #9CA079 are #799CA0 and #A0799C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9CA079

These are the darker variations of #9CA079. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D8061 and #5E6049. This progression shows how #9CA079 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9CA079

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B0B394 and #C4C6AF. This progression shows how #9CA079. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9CA079

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9CA079. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #9CA079 in their visual identity.

#9CA079 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9CA079. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9CA079 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 156, 160, 121 and HSL values of 66°, 17%, 55%.

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