#997E7A Color Information

Hex color code: #997E7A

The hex color #997E7A is a neutral red with RGB values of (153, 126, 122) and HSL of (8°, 13%, 54%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#997E7A

RGB

153, 126, 122

HSL

8°, 13%, 54%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 20%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #997E7A;
background-color: #997E7A;
border-color: #997E7A;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #997E7A;
border: 2px solid #997E7A;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#997E7A]
text-[#997E7A]
border-[#997E7A]
shadow-[0_0_10px_997E7A]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #997E7A, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #997E7A; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #997E7A; color: #000000; }

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 #997E7A; background-color: #997E7A15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #997E7A20; border-left: 4px solid #997E7A; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #997E7A; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #997E7A in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 126, 122

Red: 153 / Green: 126 / Blue: 122

HSL

8°, 13%, 54%

Hue: 8° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 54%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 20%, 40%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 20% / Key: 40%

What color is #997E7A?

#997E7A is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

7A9599

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #997E7A to RGB:

rgb(153, 126, 122)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #997E7A to HSL:

hsl(8, 13%, 54%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #997E7A to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 18%, 20%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated red tone, #997E7A has RGB (153, 126, 122) and HSL (8°, 13%, 54%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #997E7A is #7A9599, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #997A86.

Use #997E7A in CSS: color: #997E7A or background-color: #997E7A. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #997E7A

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.62:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #997E7A?

#997E7A is a understated red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #997E7A?

#997E7A in RGB is (153, 126, 122) - 153 red, 126 green, and 122 blue.

How to use #997E7A in CSS?

Use #997E7A directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #997E7A?

#7A9599 (complementary), #997A86 (analogous), and #705A57 (lighter shade) work well with #997E7A.