#979942 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979942 is composed of 59.2% red, 60% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 56.9% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 61.4 degrees, a saturation of 39.7% and a lightness of 42.9%. #979942 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff84 with #2f3300. Closest websafe color is: #999933.

    • R 59
    • G 60
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 1
    • M 0
    • Y 57
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#979942 color description : Dark moderate yellow.

#979942 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979942 has RGB values of R:151, G:153, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0.01, M:0, Y:0.57, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 9935170.

Hex triplet 979942 #979942
RGB Decimal 151, 153, 66 rgb(151,153,66)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60, 25.9 rgb(59.2%,60%,25.9%)
CMYK 1, 0, 57, 40
HSL 61.4°, 39.7, 42.9 hsl(61.4,39.7%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 61.4°, 56.9, 60
Web Safe 999933 #999933
CIE-LAB 61.443, -12.861, 44.589
XYZ 25.137, 29.755, 9.573
xyY 0.39, 0.462, 29.755
CIE-LCH 61.443, 46.407, 106.09
CIE-LUV 61.443, 2.54, 53.565
Hunter-Lab 54.549, -13.204, 27.779
Binary 10010111, 10011001, 01000010

Color Schemes with #979942

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Alternatives to #979942

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#979942 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979942

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #979942

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, #020201 is the darkest color, while #fafaf4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979942

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6f6c is the less saturated color, while #cfd407 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979942 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
  • #8e8e8e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #90907f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aa9a4a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bb934f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a6959f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a39947 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ae954a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a0967d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population