#978A59
Muted Yellow
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About #978A59 Muted Yellow
#978A59 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 151 red, 138 green, and 89 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 47°, saturation of 26%, and lightness of 47%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #978A59 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
47°
Hue
26%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #978A59 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #978A59 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#978A59 on White
Contrast Ratio3.45:1
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Aa#978A59 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.1:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #978A59 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #978A59 |
| RGB | rgb(151, 138, 89) |
| HSL | hsl(47, 26%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 138, 89 |
| RGB Percent | 59.2%, 54.1%, 34.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 9%, 41%, 41% |
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