#97979b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #97979b is composed of 59.2% red, 59.2% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 2.6% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 240 degrees, a saturation of 2% and a lightness of 60%. #97979b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f2f37. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 59
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 3
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#97979b color description : Dark grayish blue.

#97979b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #97979b has RGB values of R:151, G:151, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9934747.

Hex triplet 97979b #97979b
RGB Decimal 151, 151, 155 rgb(151,151,155)
RGB Percent 59.2, 59.2, 60.8 rgb(59.2%,59.2%,60.8%)
CMYK 3, 3, 0, 39
HSL 240°, 2, 60 hsl(240,2%,60%)
HSV (or HSB) 240°, 2.6, 60.8
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 62.574, 0.781, -2.103
XYZ 29.744, 31.079, 35.44
xyY 0.309, 0.323, 31.079
CIE-LCH 62.574, 2.243, 290.362
CIE-LUV 62.574, -0.232, -3.167
Hunter-Lab 55.749, -2.322, 1.332
Binary 10010111, 10010111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #97979b

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Alternatives to #97979b

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#97979b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #97979b

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #97979b

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, #060606 is the darkest color, while #fbfbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #97979b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #97979b is the less saturated color, while #3939f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #97979b 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
  • #979798 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9e9b9f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a898a1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9d9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9b9a9e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a2979f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9b99a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population