Grayish Yellow

The color #9CA278 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 162, 120 and HSL values of 69°, 18%, 55%.

Color Values for #9CA278

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HEX:
#9CA278
RGB:
rgb(156,162,120)
HSL:
hsl(69,18%,55%)
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 0%, 26%, 36%)

Color Composition of #9CA278

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9CA278. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.2%
Green: 63.5%
Blue: 47.1%

Contrast Analysis for #9CA278

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 #9CA278

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9CA278

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

Complementary Colors for #9CA278

The complementary color for #9CA278 is #7E78A1. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9CA278

The analogous colors for #9CA278 are #A19278 and #86A178. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9CA278

The triadic colors for #9CA278 are #789BA1 and #A1789B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9CA278

These are the darker variations of #9CA278. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D8260 and #5E6148. This progression shows how #9CA278 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9CA278

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B0B593 and #C4C7AE. This progression shows how #9CA278. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9CA278

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9CA278. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #9CA278 in their visual identity.

#9CA278 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9CA278. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9CA278 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 156, 162, 120 and HSL values of 69°, 18%, 55%.

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