#979659
Muted Yellow
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About #979659 Muted Yellow
#979659 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 151 red, 150 green, and 89 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 59°, 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 #979659 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
59°
Hue
26%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #979659 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #979659 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#979659 on White
Contrast Ratio3.08:1
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Aa#979659 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.82:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #979659 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #979659 |
| RGB | rgb(151, 150, 89) |
| HSL | hsl(59, 26%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 150, 89 |
| RGB Percent | 59.2%, 58.8%, 34.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 1%, 41%, 41% |
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