Information about #98797D color

#98797D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #98797D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(152, 121, 125) (59.6% red, 47.5% green, 49% blue), or CMYK 0 / 12 / 11 / 40 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#98797D is a gently muted warm red 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 Bazaar (#98777B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bona Fide (#97777B) and Opium (#987E7E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(152, 121, 125)), which gives #98797D its character. If you plan to put text on a #98797D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.9:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #98797D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#98797D color variations

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

#98797D 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 #98797D

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

Bazaar color link
Bazaar

#98777B

Bona Fide color link
Bona Fide

#97777B

Opium color link
Opium

#987E7E

Dry Creek color link
Dry Creek

#9A7F7C

Cinereous color link
Cinereous

#98817B

Hemp color link
Hemp

#987D73

Tom color link
Tom

#92827F

Silver Grey color link
Silver Grey

#97867C

Pharlap color link
Pharlap

#A3807B

Reddish Grey color link
Reddish Grey

#997570

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#98797D
  • RGB152, 121, 125
  • CMYK0, 12, 11, 40
  • CSSrgb(152, 121, 125)
  • HSL352°, 13%, 54%
  • HSL Precise352.258°, 13.08%, 53.529%
  • HSV352°, 20%, 60%
  • HSB352°, 20%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.596
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.490
  • GLSLvec3(0.596, 0.475, 0.490)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.596, 0.475, 0.490, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.596, 0.475, 0.490)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID98797D
  • DECIMAL ID9992573
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01