Information about #976F4F color

#976F4F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #976F4F belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(151, 111, 79) (59.2% red, 43.5% green, 31% blue), or CMYK 0 / 16 / 28 / 41 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#976F4F presents itself as a softly balanced amber-leaning orange — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Briar Bronze (#9C6B4E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Liver Chestnut (#987456) and Pale Brown (#987654).

The recipe behind #976F4F is rgb(151, 111, 79), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #976F4F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.5:1. #976F4F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#976F4F color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#976F4F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #976F4F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Briar Bronze color link
Briar Bronze

#9C6B4E

Pale Brown color link
Pale Brown

#987654

Dirt color link
Dirt

#9B7653

Mocha color link
Mocha

#9D7651

Brownish color link
Brownish

#9C6D57

Driftwood color link
Driftwood

#8F6F48

Solid Gold color link
Solid Gold

#927748

Moscow Mule color link
Moscow Mule

#9E7853

Ash Gold color link
Ash Gold

#8C6F54

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#976F4F
  • RGB151, 111, 79
  • CMYK0, 16, 28, 41
  • CSSrgb(151, 111, 79)
  • HSL27°, 31%, 45%
  • HSL Precise26.667°, 31.304%, 45.098%
  • HSV27°, 48%, 59%
  • HSB27°, 48%, 59%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.435
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • GLSLvec3(0.592, 0.435, 0.310)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.592, 0.435, 0.310, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.592, 0.435, 0.310)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID976F4F
  • DECIMAL ID9924431
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01