#979a5e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979a5e is composed of 59.2% red, 60.4% green and 36.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 39% yellow and 39.6% black. It has a hue angle of 63 degrees, a saturation of 24.2% and a lightness of 48.6%. #979a5e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffbc with #2f3500. Closest websafe color is: #999966.

    • R 59
    • G 60
    • B 37
    RGB color chart
    • C 2
    • M 0
    • Y 39
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#979a5e color description : Mostly desaturated dark yellow.

#979a5e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979a5e has RGB values of R:151, G:154, B:94 and CMYK values of C:0.02, M:0, Y:0.39, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 9935454.

Hex triplet 979a5e #979a5e
RGB Decimal 151, 154, 94 rgb(151,154,94)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.4, 36.9 rgb(59.2%,60.4%,36.9%)
CMYK 2, 0, 39, 40
HSL 63°, 24.2, 48.6 hsl(63,24.2%,48.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 63°, 39, 60.4
Web Safe 999966 #999966
CIE-LAB 62.082, -10.586, 31.128
XYZ 26.338, 30.499, 15.088
xyY 0.366, 0.424, 30.499
CIE-LCH 62.082, 32.879, 108.781
CIE-LUV 62.082, 1.034, 40.727
Hunter-Lab 55.226, -11.515, 22.459
Binary 10010111, 10011010, 01011110

Color Schemes with #979a5e

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Alternatives to #979a5e

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#979a5e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979a5e

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CSS codes
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.border {border:1px solid #979a5e;}

Shades and Tints of #979a5e

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, #080805 is the darkest color, while #fcfcfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979a5e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7d7b is the less saturated color, while #e4f008 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979a5e 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
  • #929292 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #939488 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a89b64 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b99569 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a497a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a29a62 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ac9665 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9f9889 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population