Color swatch image showing #997A8A with RGB(153,122,138) values

#997A8A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #997A8A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#997A8A Color Information

#997A8A RGB value is (153, 122, 138). The hex color red value is 153, green is 122, and blue is 138. Its HSL format shows a hue of 329°, saturation of 13 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 20 percent, 10 percent, 40 percent.

#997A8A color swatch
Share

#997A8A Color Meaning

Color #997A8A reflects restraint, composure, and emotional maturity. #997A8A dusty rose mauve (#997A8A) softens emotion through structure, creating a controlled and thoughtful presence. Psychologically, color #997A8A supports emotional regulation and reflective thinking. #997A8A encourages calm response over impulsive reaction. Culturally, #997A8A appears in military history, heritage design, and refined interiors. Symbolically, #997A8A represents discipline, emotional balance, and quiet dignity.

Color Conversion

Convert #997A8A 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
#997A8A
RGB
rgb(153, 122, 138)
HSL
hsl(329°, 13%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 10%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(329°, 20%, 60%)
XYZ
24.6838 22.5263 27.0918
Yxy
22.5263 0.3322 0.3032
Hunter Lab
47.4619 1.4443 -0.3588
CIE-Lab
54.5811 14.7743 -4.1013

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green122 / 255 (48%)
48%
Blue138 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Yellow10 / 100 (10%)
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#997A8A 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

#997A8A 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 #997A8A 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.

#FFFFFF
#997A8A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #997A8A 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

#997A8A

protanopia

#8c8b86

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #997A8A;

Text Color

color: #997A8A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #997A8A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #997A8A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #997A8A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #997A8A 0%, #5b4651 100%);

#997A8A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #997A8A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.