#976959 Color Information

Hex color code: #976959

#976959 is a delicate orange color. In RGB it is (151, 105, 89), and in HSL it is (15°, 26%, 47%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSienna
HEX
#976959
RGB
151, 105, 89
HSL
15°, 26%, 47%
CMYK
0%, 30%, 41%, 41%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #976959;
background-color: #976959;
border-color: #976959;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #976959;
border: 2px solid #976959;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#976959]
text-[#976959]
border-[#976959]
shadow-[0_0_10px_976959]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #976959, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #976959; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #976959; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #976959; background-color: #97695915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #97695920; border-left: 4px solid #976959; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #976959; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #976959 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

151, 105, 89

Red: 151 / Green: 105 / Blue: 89

HSL

15°, 26%, 47%

Hue: 15° / Saturation: 26% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

0%, 30%, 41%, 41%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 30% / Yellow: 41% / Key: 41%

What color is #976959?

#976959 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #976959 to RGB:

rgb(151, 105, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #976959 to HSL:

hsl(15, 26%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #976959 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 30%, 41%, 41%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel orange tone, #976959 has RGB (151, 105, 89) and HSL (15°, 26%, 47%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #976959 is #598797, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #975968.

Use #976959 in CSS: color: #976959 or background-color: #976959. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #976959

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.48:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #976959?

#976959 is a pastel orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #976959?

#976959 in RGB is (151, 105, 89) - 151 red, 105 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #976959 in CSS?

Use #976959 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #976959?

#598797 (complementary), #975968 (analogous), and #67473C (lighter shade) work well with #976959.