#978a9d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #978a9d is composed of 59.2% red, 54.1% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 3.8% cyan, 12.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 281.1 degrees, a saturation of 8.8% and a lightness of 57.8%. #978a9d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f153b. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 54
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 4
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#978a9d color description : Dark grayish violet.

#978a9d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #978a9d has RGB values of R:151, G:138, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.04, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9931421.

Hex triplet 978a9d #978a9d
RGB Decimal 151, 138, 157 rgb(151,138,157)
RGB Percent 59.2, 54.1, 61.6 rgb(59.2%,54.1%,61.6%)
CMYK 4, 12, 0, 38
HSL 281.1°, 8.8, 57.8 hsl(281.1,8.8%,57.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 281.1°, 12.1, 61.6
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 59.15, 8.514, -8.307
XYZ 27.936, 27.191, 35.673
xyY 0.308, 0.299, 27.191
CIE-LCH 59.15, 11.895, 315.705
CIE-LUV 59.15, 6.166, -13.463
Hunter-Lab 52.145, 4.375, -4.06
Binary 10010111, 10001010, 10011101

Color Schemes with #978a9d

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Alternatives to #978a9d

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#978a9d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #978a9d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#978a9d;}
.background {background-color:#978a9d;}
.border {border:1px solid #978a9d;}

Shades and Tints of #978a9d

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f6f5f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #978a9d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949295 is the less saturated color, while #b92ff8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #978a9d is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #909090 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #918f93 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9193a3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9b90a1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9b919b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #938fa1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #998ea0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #998e9c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population