#978cb9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #978cb9 is composed of 59.2% red, 54.9% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 18.4% cyan, 24.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 254.7 degrees, a saturation of 24.3% and a lightness of 63.7%. #978cb9 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f1973. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 59
    • G 55
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 18
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#978cb9 color description : Grayish blue.

#978cb9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #978cb9 has RGB values of R:151, G:140, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 9931961.

Hex triplet 978cb9 #978cb9
RGB Decimal 151, 140, 185 rgb(151,140,185)
RGB Percent 59.2, 54.9, 72.5 rgb(59.2%,54.9%,72.5%)
CMYK 18, 24, 0, 27
HSL 254.7°, 24.3, 63.7 hsl(254.7,24.3%,63.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 254.7°, 24.3, 72.5
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 60.639, 13.45, -21.995
XYZ 30.896, 28.838, 49.835
xyY 0.282, 0.263, 28.838
CIE-LCH 60.639, 25.781, 301.446
CIE-LUV 60.639, 2.975, -35.41
Hunter-Lab 53.701, 8.72, -17.43
Binary 10010111, 10001100, 10111001

Color Schemes with #978cb9

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Alternatives to #978cb9

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#978cb9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #978cb9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#978cb9;}
.background {background-color:#978cb9;}
.border {border:1px solid #978cb9;}

Shades and Tints of #978cb9

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, #050407 is the darkest color, while #fafafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #978cb9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a2a1a4 is the less saturated color, while #764cf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #978cb9 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
  • #949494 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #95929b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8c96bf Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9295bb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9697a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9092bd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9491ba Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9693aa Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population