#979b6b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979b6b is composed of 59.2% red, 60.8% green and 42% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 2.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 31% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 65 degrees, a saturation of 19.4% and a lightness of 51.4%. #979b6b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffd6 with #2f3700. Closest websafe color is: #999966.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 3
    • M 0
    • Y 31
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#979b6b color description : Mostly desaturated dark yellow.

#979b6b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979b6b has RGB values of R:151, G:155, B:107 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0, Y:0.31, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9935723.

Hex triplet 979b6b #979b6b
RGB Decimal 151, 155, 107 rgb(151,155,107)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.8, 42 rgb(59.2%,60.8%,42%)
CMYK 3, 0, 31, 39
HSL 65°, 19.4, 51.4 hsl(65,19.4%,51.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 65°, 31, 60.8
Web Safe 999966 #999966
CIE-LAB 62.578, -9.459, 24.748
XYZ 27.137, 31.084, 18.479
xyY 0.354, 0.405, 31.084
CIE-LCH 62.578, 26.494, 110.918
CIE-LUV 62.578, -0.047, 33.671
Hunter-Lab 55.753, -10.684, 19.375
Binary 10010111, 10011011, 01101011

Color Schemes with #979b6b

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Alternatives to #979b6b

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#979b6b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979b6b

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CSS codes
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.border {border:1px solid #979b6b;}

Shades and Tints of #979b6b

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, #040403 is the darkest color, while #fafaf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979b6b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #87887e is the less saturated color, while #e6fa0c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979b6b 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
  • #a89c71 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b89675 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a399a4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a29b6e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ac9871 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9f9a8f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population