#979afa Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979afa is composed of 59.2% red, 60.4% green and 98% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.6% cyan, 38.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 2% black. It has a hue angle of 238.2 degrees, a saturation of 90.8% and a lightness of 78.6%. #979afa color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f35f5. Closest websafe color is: #9999ff.

    • R 59
    • G 60
    • B 98
    RGB color chart
    • C 40
    • M 38
    • Y 0
    • K 2
    CMYK color chart

#979afa color description : Very soft blue.

#979afa Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979afa has RGB values of R:151, G:154, B:250 and CMYK values of C:0.4, M:0.38, Y:0, K:0.02. Its decimal value is 9935610.

Hex triplet 979afa #979afa
RGB Decimal 151, 154, 250 rgb(151,154,250)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.4, 98 rgb(59.2%,60.4%,98%)
CMYK 40, 38, 0, 2
HSL 238.2°, 90.8, 78.6 hsl(238.2,90.8%,78.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 238.2°, 39.6, 98
Web Safe 9999ff #9999ff
CIE-LAB 66.97, 21.907, -48.267
XYZ 41.57, 36.592, 95.31
xyY 0.24, 0.211, 36.592
CIE-LCH 66.97, 53.006, 294.412
CIE-LUV 66.97, -7.055, -80.579
Hunter-Lab 60.491, 16.808, -51.074
Binary 10010111, 10011010, 11111010

Color Schemes with #979afa

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Alternatives to #979afa

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#979afa Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979afa

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #979afa

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, #000108 is the darkest color, while #f5f5fe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979afa

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c5c5cc is the less saturated color, while #9396fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979afa 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
  • #a4a4a4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a1a2b5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #83a4fe Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7ca7f7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #88adba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8aa0fc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #86a2f8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8da6d1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population