#9E977A Color Meaning and Information

#9E977A Color Information

#9E977A RGB value is (158, 151, 122). The hex color red value is 158, green is 151, and blue is 122. Its HSL format shows a hue of 48°, saturation of 16 percent, and lightness of55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 23 percent, 38percent.

#9E977A

rgb(158, 151, 122)

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#9E977A Color Meaning

Color #9E977A signifies earthy sophistication, cultivated greenery, and edible elegance. #9E977A muted olive-green pulls directly from the vegetable’s layered leaves—cool enough to feel fresh, warm enough to feel nourishing. Psychologically, color #9E977A bridges food and nature branding by suggesting care in cultivation, not just harvest. #9E977A appears in farm-to-table menus, organic wine labels, and sustainable kitchenware where authenticity is grown, not claimed. Culturally, the #9E977A symbolizes hope and resilience in Mediterranean folklore—its tough exterior guarding tender core. Spiritually, #9E977A represents patience rewarded: value revealed through careful unfolding. Use color #9E977A when your message honors process as much as product, especially in slow food, artisanal agriculture, or mindful consumption.

Color Conversion

Convert #9E977A 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

#9E977A

RGB

rgb(158, 151, 122)

HSL

hsl(48°, 16%, 55%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 4%, 23%, 38%)

HSV

hsv(48°, 23%, 62%)

XYZ

28.6800 30.8075 22.8472

Yxy

30.8075 0.3483 0.3742

Hunter Lab

55.5045 -0.3104 1.7500

CIE-Lab

62.3448 -2.3285 16.2304

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red158 / 255 (62%)

62%

Green151 / 255 (59%)

59%

Blue122 / 255 (48%)

48%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta4 / 100 (4%)

Yellow23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)

38%

Color Variations

#9E977A 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

#9E977A 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 #9E977A 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:#9E977A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.93:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.93:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.93:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9E977A 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

#9E977A

protanopia

#9b9b81

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9E977A;

Text Color

color: #9E977A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9E977A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9E977A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9E977A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9E977A 0%, #5f5a45 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #9E977A in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.