Information about #997B57 color

#997B57 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #997B57 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(153, 123, 87) (60% red, 48.2% green, 34.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 12 / 26 / 40 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#997B57 is a softly balanced orange 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 Pale Brown (#987654). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dirt (#9B7653) and Moscow Mule (#9E7853).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(153, 123, 87)), which gives #997B57 its character. If you plan to put text on a #997B57 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.9:1. #997B57 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#997B57 color variations

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

#997B57 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 #997B57

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

Pale Brown color link
Pale Brown

#987654

Dirt color link
Dirt

#9B7653

Moscow Mule color link
Moscow Mule

#9E7853

Muesli color link
Muesli

#9E7E53

Chamoisee color link
Chamoisee

#A0785A

Mocha color link
Mocha

#9D7651

Twister color link
Twister

#938255

Fortune color link
Fortune

#928053

Boardwalk color link
Boardwalk

#9F8353

Goldmine color link
Goldmine

#9B8160

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#997B57
  • RGB153, 123, 87
  • CMYK0, 12, 26, 40
  • CSSrgb(153, 123, 87)
  • HSL33°, 28%, 47%
  • HSL Precise32.727°, 27.5%, 47.059%
  • HSV33°, 43%, 60%
  • HSB33°, 43%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.600
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.341
  • GLSLvec3(0.600, 0.482, 0.341)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.600, 0.482, 0.341, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.600, 0.482, 0.341)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID997B57
  • DECIMAL ID10058583
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01