#979966
Muted Yellow
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About #979966 Muted Yellow
#979966 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 151 red, 153 green, and 102 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 62°, saturation of 20%, and lightness of 50%.
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 #979966 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
62°
Hue
20%
Saturation
50%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #979966 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #979966 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#979966 on White
Contrast Ratio2.97:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#979966 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.06:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #979966 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #979966 |
| RGB | rgb(151, 153, 102) |
| HSL | hsl(62, 20%, 50%) |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 153, 102 |
| RGB Percent | 59.2%, 60.0%, 40.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 1%, 0%, 33%, 40% |
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