#979797 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979797 is composed of 59.2% red, 59.2% green and 59.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 40.8% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 0% and a lightness of 59.2%. #979797 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f2f2f. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 59
    • B 59
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 0
    • K 41
    CMYK color chart

#979797 color description : Dark gray.

#979797 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979797 has RGB values of R:151, G:151, B:151 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0, K:0.41. Its decimal value is 9934743.

Hex triplet 979797 #979797
RGB Decimal 151, 151, 151 rgb(151,151,151)
RGB Percent 59.2, 59.2, 59.2 rgb(59.2%,59.2%,59.2%)
CMYK 0, 0, 0, 41
HSL 0°, 0, 59.2 hsl(0,0%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 0, 59.2
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 62.463, -0, -0.006
XYZ 29.414, 30.947, 33.7
xyY 0.313, 0.329, 30.947
CIE-LCH 62.463, 0.006, 266.929
CIE-LUV 62.463, -0.004, -0.008
Hunter-Lab 55.63, -2.972, 3.023
Binary 10010111, 10010111, 10010111

Color Schemes with #979797

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#979797 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979797

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#979797 background color

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#979797 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979797;}
.background {background-color:#979797;}
.border {border:1px solid #979797;}

Shades and Tints of #979797

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, #040404 is the darkest color, while #f9f9f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979797

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979797 is the less saturated color, while #ff2f2f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979797 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
  • #979797 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #979797 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9f9b9c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aa979d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9e9aa5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9c999a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a3979b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9b99a0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population