#978FA0
Taupe · light cool gray
About #978FA0
#978FA0 is a light, muted gray colour. Digitally that works out to 59% red, 56% green and 63% blue. In CMYK print terms it is 6% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 37% black. Most people will perceive it as cool.
Visually it is similar to Taupe (ΔE 8.5), with Slate Gray the next nearest named colour. Across the colour wheel sits #98A08F (mushroom), its complementary partner.
Because it is light, it is most useful for large surfaces, cards and soft highlights. Black text reads best on it at 6.75:1 (a WCAG AA pass).
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Frequently asked questions
›What colour is #978FA0?
#978FA0 is a light, muted gray colour. Digitally that works out to 59% red, 56% green and 63% blue. In CMYK print terms it is 6% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 37% black. Most people will perceive it as cool.
›What text colour should I use on #978FA0?
Use black text. Black on #978FA0 has a contrast ratio of 6.75:1 (AA).
›What colours go with #978FA0?
Its complementary colour is #98A08F, and analogous partners are #8F90A0 and #A08FA0.