#997A8C Color Meaning and Information

#997A8C Color Information

#997A8C RGB value is (153, 122, 140). The hex color red value is 153, green is 122, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 325°, saturation of 13 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 20 percent, 8 percent, 40 percent.

#997A8C

rgb(153, 122, 140)

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#997A8C Color Meaning

Color #997A8C reflects restraint, composure, and emotional maturity. #997A8C dusty rose mauve (#997A8C) softens emotion through structure, creating a controlled and thoughtful presence. Psychologically, color #997A8C supports emotional regulation and reflective thinking. #997A8C encourages calm response over impulsive reaction. Culturally, #997A8C appears in military history, heritage design, and refined interiors. Symbolically, #997A8C represents discipline, emotional balance, and quiet dignity.

Color Conversion

Convert #997A8C 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

#997A8C

RGB

rgb(153, 122, 140)

HSL

hsl(325°, 13%, 54%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 20%, 8%, 40%)

HSV

hsv(325°, 20%, 60%)

XYZ

24.8300 22.5848 27.8616

Yxy

22.5848 0.3299 0.3000

Hunter Lab

47.5235 1.4862 -0.4581

CIE-Lab

54.6421 15.1397 -5.1764

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Green122 / 255 (48%)

48%

Blue140 / 255 (55%)

55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Yellow8 / 100 (8%)

Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Color Variations

#997A8C 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

#997A8C 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 #997A8C 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:#997A8C

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 #997A8C 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

#997A8C

protanopia

#8c8b88

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #997A8C;

Text Color

color: #997A8C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #997A8C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #997A8C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #997A8C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #997A8C 0%, #5b4653 100%);

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Find out the colors closely related to #997A8C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.