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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#997C1B — Olive
#997C1B is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 46° 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 #997C1B
- fdfaf2
- f6ecca
- efdda2
- e8ce7a
- e1bf52
- dab12b
- b59220
- 8d7219
- 655212
- 3e320b
- 161204
Color schemes using #997C1B
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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#997C1B FAQ
What color is #997C1B?
#997C1B is a shade of olive in the yellow family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 70% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #997C1B?
#997C1B is rgb(153, 124, 27) in RGB, hsl(46, 70%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 82%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #997C1B?
White text on this background reaches 4:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.25:1.
What colors go well with #997C1B?
Its direct complement is #1B3898. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1B7698 and #3C1B98 gives you contrast without the vibration.