Grayish Green

The color #9CA497 is a grayish green that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 164, 151 and HSL values of 97°, 7%, 62%.

Color Values for #9CA497

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HEX:
#9CA497
RGB:
rgb(156,164,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(97,7%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 0%, 8%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9CA497

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9CA497. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.2%
Green: 64.3%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #9CA497

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 #9CA497

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9CA497

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

Complementary Colors for #9CA497

The complementary color for #9CA497 is #A097A5. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9CA497

The analogous colors for #9CA497 are #A3A597 and #97A599. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9CA497

The triadic colors for #9CA497 are #979DA5 and #A5979D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9CA497

These are the darker variations of #9CA497. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D8379 and #5E625B. This progression shows how #9CA497 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9CA497

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B0B6AC and #C4C8C1. This progression shows how #9CA497. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9CA497

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9CA497. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #9CA497

Companies and brands that incorporate #9CA497 in their visual identity.

#9CA497 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9CA497. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9CA497 is a grayish green with RGB values of 156, 164, 151 and HSL values of 97°, 7%, 62%.

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