Information about #997B8D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #997B8D is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(153, 123, 141) (60% red, 48.2% green, 55.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 12 / 5 / 40 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #997B8D reads as a softly toned pink-red rose and feels open and friendly. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Mountbatten Pink (#997A8D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Purpley Grey (#947E94) and Nitro (#978395).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(153, 123, 141)), which gives #997B8D its character. If you plan to put text on a #997B8D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. No one has named #997B8D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#997B8D color variations

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#997B8D 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 #997B8D

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

Purpley Grey color link
Purpley Grey

#947E94

Nitro color link
Nitro

#978395

Purple Ash color link
Purple Ash

#8F8395

Opium color link
Opium

#987E7E

Vintage color link
Vintage

#A78087

Grayish Rose color link
Grayish Rose

#A87D93

Tom color link
Tom

#92827F

Dry Creek color link
Dry Creek

#9A7F7C

Warm Grey color link
Warm Grey

#978A84

#997B8D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#997B8D
  • RGB153, 123, 141
  • CMYK0, 12, 5, 40
  • HSL324°, 13%, 54%
  • HSL Precise324°, 12.821%, 54.118%
  • HSV324°, 20%, 60%
  • HSB324°, 20%, 60%
  • HEX ID997B8D
  • DECIMAL ID10058637
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.3%
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