#986968 Color Information
#986968 RGB value is (152, 105, 104). The hex color red value is 152, green is 105, and blue is 104. Its HSL format shows a hue of 1°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 31 percent, 32 percent, 40 percent.
#986968 Color Meaning
Color #986968 conveys softened intensity, romantic pragmatism, and grounded affection. Color #986968 is a greyed rose-brown that blends the warmth of copper with the tenderness of rose—muted, complex, and quietly expressive. Unlike bright pinks, #986968 avoids frivolity; unlike deep reds, #986968 feels approachable. In lifestyle and wellness branding, #986968 hue signals care that endures: think long-term relationships, heritage recipes, and slow rituals. Psychological research links such tones to increased perceived emotional maturity in self-care and relationship platforms. In design, color #986968 functions as a sophisticated neutral in warm palettes. #986968 pairs beautifully with olive, cream, and slate, creating compositions that feel tender without fragility. Digital contrast is strong against off-whites, and #986968 meets accessibility standards for body text with proper weighting. Print reproduction is excellent on uncoated stocks, enhancing its artisanal credibility. Consumer studies show higher trust in content framed in color #986968 versus brighter pinks. Symbolically, color #986968 represents love that works. #986968 is not the bloom of passion but the root of partnership. In spiritual practice, #986968 aligns with the heart chakra’s steady mode: affection that shows up daily. Designers choose color #986968 when they want to signal warmth with wisdom. Its softness has structure.
Color Conversion
Convert #986968 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.
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Color Variations
#986968 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
#986968 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 #986968 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.
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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #986968 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#986968 Color FAQs
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