Information about #977F2A color

#977F2A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #977F2A belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(151, 127, 42) (59.2% red, 49.8% green, 16.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 43 / 41 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A confidently colored golden yellow, #977F2A sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Lemon Ginger (#968428). Nearby in the Register you will also find Alibi (#988422) and Hacienda (#9E8022).

The recipe behind #977F2A is rgb(151, 127, 42), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #977F2A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.9:1. #977F2A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#977F2A color variations

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

#977F2A 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 #977F2A

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

Lemon Ginger color link
Lemon Ginger

#968428

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Finch Brown color link
Finch Brown

#957B38

Ventura color link
Ventura

#907C38

Buttered Rum color link
Buttered Rum

#9D702E

Vintage Gold color link
Vintage Gold

#A28B23

Corn Harvest color link
Corn Harvest

#8D702A

Wood color link
Wood

#966F33

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Moss color link
Moss

#8B7D3A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#977F2A
  • RGB151, 127, 42
  • CMYK0, 9, 43, 41
  • CSSrgb(151, 127, 42)
  • HSL47°, 56%, 38%
  • HSL Precise46.789°, 56.477%, 37.843%
  • HSV47°, 72%, 59%
  • HSB47°, 72%, 59%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.498
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.592, 0.498, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.592, 0.498, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.592, 0.498, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID977F2A
  • DECIMAL ID9928490
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01