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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#977F11 — Olive
#977F11 is a dark saturated yellow sitting at 49° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #977F11
- fdfbf1
- f9f0c7
- f4e49d
- efd973
- ebcd48
- e6c11e
- c0a115
- 967d11
- 6b5a0c
- 413707
- 171303
Color schemes using #977F11
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#977F11 FAQ
What color is #977F11?
#977F11 is a shade of olive in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 80% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #977F11?
#977F11 is rgb(151, 127, 17) in RGB, hsl(49, 80%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 89%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #977F11?
White text on this background reaches 3.92:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.36:1.
What colors go well with #977F11?
Its direct complement is #112A97. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #116D97 and #3B1197 gives you contrast without the vibration.