#969997 Color Meaning and Information

#969997 Color Information

#969997 RGB value is (150, 153, 151). The hex color red value is 150, green is 153, and blue is 151. Its HSL format shows a hue of 140°, saturation of 1 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 2 percent, 0 percent, 1 percent, 40 percent.

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#969997 Color Meaning

Color #969997 is a medium, neutral gray shade, a balanced tone in the gray spectrum with subtle cool undertones. Color #969997 psychologically promotes calm, composure, and analytical thinking, supporting mental clarity and balanced decision-making. Culturally, color #969997 is applied in interiors, fashion, and professional design to convey stability, subtlety, and sophistication. Spiritually, #969997 aligns with the third eye chakra, enhancing intuition, mindfulness, and reflective awareness. Feng Shui associates #969997 with neutrality and balance, suitable for offices, study areas, or spaces where calm, focused energy is needed.

Color Conversion

Convert #969997 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

#969997

RGB

rgb(150, 153, 151)

HSL

hsl(140°, 1%, 59%)

CMYK

cmyk(2%, 0%, 1%, 40%)

HSV

hsv(140°, 2%, 60%)

XYZ

29.5548 31.5009 33.8007

Yxy

31.5009 0.3116 0.3321

Hunter Lab

56.1257 -0.2013 0.0825

CIE-Lab

62.9282 -1.4676 0.6623

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red150 / 255 (59%)

59%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue151 / 255 (59%)

59%

CMYK Values

Cyan2 / 100 (2%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow1 / 100 (1%)

Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Color Variations

#969997 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

#969997 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 #969997 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:#969997

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.88:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.88:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.88:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #969997 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

#969997

protanopia

#979797

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #969997;

Text Color

color: #969997;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #969997;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #96999740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #969997;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #969997 0%, #575958 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #969997 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.