Information about #948E6B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #948E6B is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(148, 142, 107) (58% red, 55.7% green, 42% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 16 / 42 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#948E6B is a gently muted yellow that carries an easy, daylight feel. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Double Hillary (#978E69). Slightly further away sit Double Grey Olive (#948A6C) and Abanakee (#928A6D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(148, 142, 107)), which gives #948E6B its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.3:1. #948E6B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#948E6B color variations

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#948E6B 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 #948E6B

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

Abanakee color link
Abanakee

#928A6D

Gurkha color link
Gurkha

#989171

Techno color link
Techno

#8E886E

Arrowtown color link
Arrowtown

#948771

Pale Oyster color link
Pale Oyster

#9C8D72

Craigieburn color link
Craigieburn

#928874

Outback color link
Outback

#95826C

Mojito color link
Mojito

#988762

#948E6B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#948E6B
  • RGB148, 142, 107
  • CMYK0, 2, 16, 42
  • CSSrgb(148, 142, 107)
  • HSL51°, 16%, 50%
  • HSL Precise51.22°, 16.078%, 50%
  • HSV51°, 28%, 58%
  • HSB51°, 28%, 58%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.580
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • GLSLvec3(0.580, 0.557, 0.420)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.580, 0.557, 0.420, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.580, 0.557, 0.420)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB58%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID948E6B
  • DECIMAL ID9735787
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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