#91997F
Sage · light cool gray
About #91997F
#91997F is a muted, light shade in the gray family. On screen it is built from 57% red, 60% green and 50% blue; for print, its CMYK mix is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 40% black. Its overall feel is cool.
Of the common colour names it is similar to Sage (ΔE 10.7); Mushroom comes next. Its complementary colour, directly opposite on the colour wheel, is #877F99 — a slate gray tone that gives the strongest contrast in hue.
Designers tend to use light tones like #91997F for large surfaces, cards and soft highlights. Put black text on top of it — 7.07:1, a WCAG AAA pass.
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Frequently asked questions
›What colour is #91997F?
#91997F is a muted, light shade in the gray family. On screen it is built from 57% red, 60% green and 50% blue; for print, its CMYK mix is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 40% black. Its overall feel is cool.
›What text colour should I use on #91997F?
Use black text. Black on #91997F has a contrast ratio of 7.07:1 (AAA).
›What colours go with #91997F?
Its complementary colour is #877F99, and analogous partners are #99947F and #84997F.