#979a6b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979a6b is composed of 59.2% red, 60.4% green and 42% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 30.5% yellow and 39.6% black. It has a hue angle of 63.8 degrees, a saturation of 18.9% and a lightness of 51.2%. #979a6b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffd6 with #2f3500. Closest websafe color is: #999966.

    • R 59
    • G 60
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 2
    • M 0
    • Y 31
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#979a6b color description : Mostly desaturated dark yellow.

#979a6b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979a6b has RGB values of R:151, G:154, B:107 and CMYK values of C:0.02, M:0, Y:0.31, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 9935467.

Hex triplet 979a6b #979a6b
RGB Decimal 151, 154, 107 rgb(151,154,107)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.4, 42 rgb(59.2%,60.4%,42%)
CMYK 2, 0, 31, 40
HSL 63.8°, 18.9, 51.2 hsl(63.8,18.9%,51.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 63.8°, 30.5, 60.4
Web Safe 999966 #999966
CIE-LAB 62.298, -8.923, 24.375
XYZ 26.971, 30.752, 18.424
xyY 0.354, 0.404, 30.752
CIE-LCH 62.298, 25.957, 110.106
CIE-LUV 62.298, 0.528, 33.103
Hunter-Lab 55.455, -10.229, 19.12
Binary 10010111, 10011010, 01101011

Color Schemes with #979a6b

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Alternatives to #979a6b

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#979a6b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979a6b

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #979a6b

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, #030402 is the darkest color, while #f9f9f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979a6b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #86877e is the less saturated color, while #ebfa0b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979a6b 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
  • #95958c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a79b71 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b79575 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a398a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a19b6f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ab9771 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9e998f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population