#979a9f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979a9f is composed of 59.2% red, 60.4% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 5% cyan, 3.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 217.5 degrees, a saturation of 4% and a lightness of 60.8%. #979a9f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f353f. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 60
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 5
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#979a9f color description : Dark grayish blue.

#979a9f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979a9f has RGB values of R:151, G:154, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.05, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9935519.

Hex triplet 979a9f #979a9f
RGB Decimal 151, 154, 159 rgb(151,154,159)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.4, 62.4 rgb(59.2%,60.4%,62.4%)
CMYK 5, 3, 0, 38
HSL 217.5°, 4, 60.8 hsl(217.5,4%,60.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 217.5°, 5, 62.4
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 63.503, -0.09, -2.996
XYZ 30.575, 32.194, 37.402
xyY 0.305, 0.321, 32.194
CIE-LCH 63.503, 2.997, 268.278
CIE-LUV 63.503, -1.96, -4.339
Hunter-Lab 56.739, -3.106, 0.634
Binary 10010111, 10011010, 10011111

Color Schemes with #979a9f

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Alternatives to #979a9f

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#979a9f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979a9f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979a9f;}
.background {background-color:#979a9f;}
.border {border:1px solid #979a9f;}

Shades and Tints of #979a9f

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, #080808 is the darkest color, while #fdfdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979a9f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979a9f is the less saturated color, while #3b83fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979a9f 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #999a9b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a09ea3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aa9aa5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9d9ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9c9ca1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a39aa3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9b9ca5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population