#96997F Color Meaning and Information

#96997F Color Information

#96997F RGB value is (150, 153, 127). The hex color red value is 150, green is 153, and blue is 127. Its HSL format shows a hue of 67°, saturation of 11 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 2 percent, 0 percent, 17 percent, 40 percent.

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#96997F Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #96997F 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

#96997F

RGB

rgb(150, 153, 127)

HSL

hsl(67°, 11%, 55%)

CMYK

cmyk(2%, 0%, 17%, 40%)

HSV

hsv(67°, 17%, 60%)

XYZ

27.7997 30.7988 24.5582

Yxy

30.7988 0.3343 0.3704

Hunter Lab

55.4967 -0.7603 1.4684

CIE-Lab

62.3374 -5.7640 13.3220

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red150 / 255 (59%)

59%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue127 / 255 (50%)

50%

CMYK Values

Cyan2 / 100 (2%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow17 / 100 (17%)

17%

Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Color Variations

#96997F 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

#96997F 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 #96997F 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:#96997F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.93:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.93:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.93:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #96997F 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

#96997F

protanopia

#979785

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #96997F;

Text Color

color: #96997F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #96997F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #96997F40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #96997F 0%, #595b49 100%);

Related Colors

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