#979aef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979aef is composed of 59.2% red, 60.4% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 36.8% cyan, 35.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 238 degrees, a saturation of 73.3% and a lightness of 76.5%. #979aef color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f35df. Closest websafe color is: #9999ff.

    • R 59
    • G 60
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 37
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#979aef color description : Very soft blue.

#979aef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979aef has RGB values of R:151, G:154, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.37, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 9935599.

Hex triplet 979aef #979aef
RGB Decimal 151, 154, 239 rgb(151,154,239)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.4, 93.7 rgb(59.2%,60.4%,93.7%)
CMYK 37, 36, 0, 6
HSL 238°, 73.3, 76.5 hsl(238,73.3%,76.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 238°, 36.8, 93.7
Web Safe 9999ff #9999ff
CIE-LAB 66.46, 18.935, -43.051
XYZ 39.895, 35.922, 86.488
xyY 0.246, 0.221, 35.922
CIE-LCH 66.46, 47.031, 293.742
CIE-LUV 66.46, -6.438, -71.389
Hunter-Lab 59.935, 13.931, -43.604
Binary 10010111, 10011010, 11101111

Color Schemes with #979aef

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Alternatives to #979aef

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#979aef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979aef

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Shades and Tints of #979aef

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, #02030f is the darkest color, while #fdfdff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979aef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c1c1c5 is the less saturated color, while #898dfd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979aef 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
  • #a3a3a3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a1a1b2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #88a3f3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #85a5ed Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8cabb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8da0f1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8ba1ee Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #90a5cb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population