#96997A Color Meaning and Information

#96997A Color Information

#96997A RGB value is (150, 153, 122). The hex color red value is 150, green is 153, and blue is 122. Its HSL format shows a hue of 66°, saturation of 13 percent, and lightness of54 percent. The CMYK process values are 2 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent, 40percent.

#96997A

rgb(150, 153, 122)

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#96997A Color Meaning

Color #96997A signifies earthy sophistication, cultivated greenery, and edible elegance. #96997A muted olive-green pulls directly from the vegetable’s layered leaves—cool enough to feel fresh, warm enough to feel nourishing. Psychologically, color #96997A bridges food and nature branding by suggesting care in cultivation, not just harvest. #96997A appears in farm-to-table menus, organic wine labels, and sustainable kitchenware where authenticity is grown, not claimed. Culturally, the #96997A symbolizes hope and resilience in Mediterranean folklore—its tough exterior guarding tender core. Spiritually, #96997A represents patience rewarded: value revealed through careful unfolding. Use color #96997A when your message honors process as much as product, especially in slow food, artisanal agriculture, or mindful consumption.

Color Conversion

Convert #96997A across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#96997A

RGB

rgb(150, 153, 122)

HSL

hsl(66°, 13%, 54%)

CMYK

cmyk(2%, 0%, 20%, 40%)

HSV

hsv(66°, 20%, 60%)

XYZ

27.4818 30.6716 22.8841

Yxy

30.6716 0.3391 0.3785

Hunter Lab

55.3819 -0.8602 1.7160

CIE-Lab

62.2295 -6.5686 15.9675

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red150 / 255 (59%)

59%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue122 / 255 (48%)

48%

CMYK Values

Cyan2 / 100 (2%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Color Variations

#96997A harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#96997A harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #96997A for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#96997A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.94:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.94:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.94:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #96997A appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#96997A

protanopia

#979782

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #96997A;

Text Color

color: #96997A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #96997A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #96997A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #96997A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #96997A 0%, #595b46 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #96997A in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.