#969983 Color Meaning and Information

#969983 Color Information

#969983 RGB value is (150, 153, 131). The hex color red value is 150, green is 153, and blue is 131. Its HSL format shows a hue of 68°, saturation of 10 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 2 percent, 0 percent, 14 percent, 40 percent.

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#969983 Color Meaning

Color #969983 signifies earthy sophistication, cultivated greenery, and edible elegance. #969983 muted olive-green pulls directly from the vegetable’s layered leaves—cool enough to feel fresh, warm enough to feel nourishing. Psychologically, color #969983 bridges food and nature branding by suggesting care in cultivation, not just harvest. #969983 appears in farm-to-table menus, organic wine labels, and sustainable kitchenware where authenticity is grown, not claimed. Culturally, the #969983 symbolizes hope and resilience in Mediterranean folklore—its tough exterior guarding tender core. Spiritually, #969983 represents patience rewarded: value revealed through careful unfolding. Use color #969983 when your message honors process as much as product, especially in slow food, artisanal agriculture, or mindful consumption.

Color Conversion

Convert #969983 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

#969983

RGB

rgb(150, 153, 131)

HSL

hsl(68°, 10%, 56%)

CMYK

cmyk(2%, 0%, 14%, 40%)

HSV

hsv(68°, 14%, 60%)

XYZ

28.0656 30.9052 25.9588

Yxy

30.9052 0.3305 0.3639

Hunter Lab

55.5924 -0.6765 1.2604

CIE-Lab

62.4275 -5.0972 11.2056

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red150 / 255 (59%)

59%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue131 / 255 (51%)

51%

CMYK Values

Cyan2 / 100 (2%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Color Variations

#969983 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

#969983 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 #969983 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:#969983

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.92:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.92:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.92:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #969983 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

#969983

protanopia

#979788

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #969983;

Text Color

color: #969983;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #969983;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #96998340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #969983;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #969983 0%, #5a5c4b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #969983 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.