Information about #97757D color

#97757D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #97757D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(151, 117, 125) (59.2% red, 45.9% green, 49% blue), or CMYK 0 / 13 / 10 / 41 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#97757D presents itself as a calm, restrained red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Bona Fide (#97777B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bazaar (#98777B) and Opium (#987E7E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(151, 117, 125)), which gives #97757D its character. If you plan to put text on a #97757D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.1:1. #97757D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#97757D color variations

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#97757D 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 #97757D

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

Bona Fide color link
Bona Fide

#97777B

Bazaar color link
Bazaar

#98777B

Opium color link
Opium

#987E7E

Dry Creek color link
Dry Creek

#9A7F7C

Strikemaster color link
Strikemaster

#946A81

Cinereous color link
Cinereous

#98817B

Hemp color link
Hemp

#987D73

Reddish Grey color link
Reddish Grey

#997570

Tom color link
Tom

#92827F

Kubrick color link
Kubrick

#8E7471

Venus color link
Venus

#8B7D82

#97757D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#97757D
  • RGB151, 117, 125
  • CMYK0, 13, 10, 41
  • CSSrgb(151, 117, 125)
  • HSL346°, 14%, 53%
  • HSL Precise345.882°, 14.05%, 52.549%
  • HSV346°, 23%, 59%
  • HSB346°, 23%, 59%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.459
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.490
  • GLSLvec3(0.592, 0.459, 0.490)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.592, 0.459, 0.490, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.592, 0.459, 0.490)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID97757D
  • DECIMAL ID9926013
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01