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HEX 997B5F - #997B5F, RGB(153,123,95) Color


Color Name: Pale Brown*
Hex Color Code: #997B5F
RGB Color Code: RGB(153, 123, 95)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 19.6%, 37.9%, 40.0%



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What color is 997B5F?

The RGB color code for color number #997B5F is RGB(153, 123, 95). In the RGB color model, #997B5F has a red value of 153, a green value of 123, and a blue value of 95. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.6% magenta, 37.9% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29° (degrees), 23.4 % saturation, and 48.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #997B5F has a hue of 29° (degrees), 37.9 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.



Color 997B5F is cool or warm?

Color 997B5F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #997B5F? (For interior and product design)

997B5F has an LRV of nearly 22. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#997B5F

Light Color


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Is #997B5F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 997B5F meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #997B5F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(153, 123, 95)
Red
153 (60.0%)
Green
123 (48.2%)
Blue
95 (37.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
19.61%
Yellow
37.91%
Key
40.00%

HSL

HSL(28.97deg, 23.4 %, 48.6 %)

Hue
28.97°
Saturation
23.39 %.
Lightness
48.63 %.

RYB

RYB(92, 111, 85)
Red
92 (36.1%)
Yellow
111 (43.6%)
Blue
85 (33.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.97°
Saturation
37.91 %.
Brightness / Value
60.00 %.

HWB

H: 28.97°

W: 37.25 %

B: 40.00 %

XYZ

X : 22.29

Y : 21.76

Z : 13.85

YXY

Y1 : 21.76

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 40.00%

M : 51.76%

Y : 62.75%


LRV

~ 21.8 %

Munsell Color System

0.1Y 5.2/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 53.78

A : 7.56

B : 19.71

CIE-Lch

L : 53.78

C : 21.11

H : 69.02

CIE-Luv

L : 53.78

U : 21.35

V : 23.43

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.65

A : 3.63

B : 15.05






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #997B5F

Here are the colors similar to 997B5F. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#987654
Pale Brown
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#A0785A
Chamoisee
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#A67B5B
Tuscan Tan
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 997B5F.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 997B5F.

#94795D
PANTONE 7504 C
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#9A7F61
PANTONE 2470 C
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#977B59
PANTONE 10360 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#A28168
PANTONE 4048 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 997B5F.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 997B5F.

#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 997B5F.

#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #997B5F

Here are the paint colors similar to 997B5F. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color 997B5F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #997B5F to Valspar

#99795A
Crunch Granola (3004-9B)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#9A7E65
Universal Umber (3003-9B)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#9C7A56
Haute Hickory (8004-17F)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#A38163
Elegant Earth (M135)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 997B5F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #997B5F to Sherwin Williams

#9A7E64
Rookwood Clay (SW 2823)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#947A62
Portabello (SW 6102)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#9E8163
Hopsack (SW 6109)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#9F8267
Meadowlark (SW 7522)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 997B5F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #997B5F to Dunn-Edwards

#9E7C5E
Sandpit (DE 6118)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#947754
Lonely Road (DE 6146)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#997651
Summerville Brown (DE 6139)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#A87F5F
S'mores (DE 6111)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 997B5F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #997B5F to PPG Paints

#967859
Cocoa Cupcake (PPG1086-7)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#967B5D
Cocoa Pecan (PPG1084-6)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#A37D5A
Cinnamon Crunch (PPG1080-6)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#98754E
Leather (PPG15-14)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 997B5F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #997B5F to Benjamin Moore

#987C5D
Edgewood Rocks (1056)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#977555
Acorn (1125)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#A27F5D
Café au Lait (CSP-290)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#957459
Lake Shore Trail (1084)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 997B5F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #997B5F to Behr

#9C7C5B
Westminster (N270-6)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#A07D5E
Outdoor Land (MQ2-11)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#9B7757
Coco Rum (PPU4-02)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#A37D5E
Ancient Pottery (N250-5)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 997B5F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #997B5F to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 8.44 (91.6% similar)
#9A9087
Charleston Gray (243)
ΔE - 11.25 (88.7% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 11.92 (88.1% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 11.93 (88.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#997B5F color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



997B5F
Pale Brown*

5F7D99
Slate Gray*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #997B5F?

Color that best contrast with #997B5F is #5F7D99, color name is Slate Gray*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #997B5F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #997B5F is #5F7D99, color name is Slate Gray*.





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