#9C997C

Color Details

HEX
#9C997C
RGB
rgb(156, 153, 124)
HSL
hsl(54, 14%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 21%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.26:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9c997c
Contrast 7.26:1 AAA
White on #9c997c
Contrast 2.89:1 Fail
#9c997c on Black
Contrast 7.26:1 AAA
#9c997c on White
Contrast 2.89:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b0ad96
#c4c2b0
#d7d6cb
#7d7a63
#5e5c4a
#3e3d32

Complement & Analogous

#7c7f9c
#91a573
#a58773

Triadic

#7c9c99
#997c9c

Monochrome

#3e3d32 #5e5c4a #9c997c #c4c2b0 #d7d6cb #ebebe5

Analogous

#a58773 #c0ab9d #9c997c #a7b78f #91a573 #74845c

Complementary Mix

#5e5c4a #9c997c #c4c2b0 #7c7f9c #aaacbf #515365

Nearby Colors

#9c997b
#9c997d
#9c996c
#9c998c

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About #9C997C

#9C997C converts to RGB(156, 153, 124) and HSL(54, 14%, 55%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#9C997C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9C997C?
RGB: 156, 153, 124. Copy as CSS: rgb(156, 153, 124)
Is #9C997C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9C997C?
Complement: #7c7f9c.
Does #9C997C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.89:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.26:1 (AAA (normal text)).