#978B59
Muted Yellow
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About #978B59 Muted Yellow
#978B59 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 151 red, 139 green, and 89 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 48°, 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 #978B59 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
48°
Hue
26%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #978B59 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #978B59 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#978B59 on White
Contrast Ratio3.41:1
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Aa#978B59 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.15:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #978B59 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #978B59 |
| RGB | rgb(151, 139, 89) |
| HSL | hsl(48, 26%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 139, 89 |
| RGB Percent | 59.2%, 54.5%, 34.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 8%, 41%, 41% |
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