#9E997C

Color Details

HEX
#9E997C
RGB
rgb(158, 153, 124)
HSL
hsl(51, 15%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 22%, 38%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.30:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9e997c
Contrast 7.30:1 AAA
White on #9e997c
Contrast 2.88:1 Fail
#9e997c on Black
Contrast 7.30:1 AAA
#9e997c on White
Contrast 2.88:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b1ad96
#c5c2b0
#d8d6cb
#7e7a63
#5f5c4a
#3f3d32

Complement & Analogous

#7b809d
#94a573
#a58573

Triadic

#7b9d98
#987b9d

Monochrome

#3f3d32 #5f5c4a #9e997c #c5c2b0 #d8d6cb #ecebe5

Analogous

#a58573 #c0aa9d #9e997c #a9b78f #94a573 #76845c

Complementary Mix

#5f5c4a #9e997c #c5c2b0 #7b809d #a9acbf #505366

Nearby Colors

#9e997b
#9e997d
#9e996c
#9e998c

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About #9E997C

#9E997C converts to RGB(158, 153, 124) and HSL(51, 15%, 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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#9E997C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9E997C?
RGB: 158, 153, 124. Copy as CSS: rgb(158, 153, 124)
Is #9E997C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9E997C?
Complement: #7b809d.
Does #9E997C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.88:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.30:1 (AAA (normal text)).