#979b8a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979b8a is composed of 59.2% red, 60.8% green and 54.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 2.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 74.1 degrees, a saturation of 7.8% and a lightness of 57.5%. #979b8a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3715. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 54
    RGB color chart
    • C 3
    • M 0
    • Y 11
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#979b8a color description : Dark grayish yellow.

#979b8a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979b8a has RGB values of R:151, G:155, B:138 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0, Y:0.11, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9935754.

Hex triplet 979b8a #979b8a
RGB Decimal 151, 155, 138 rgb(151,155,138)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.8, 54.1 rgb(59.2%,60.8%,54.1%)
CMYK 3, 0, 11, 39
HSL 74.1°, 7.8, 57.5 hsl(74.1,7.8%,57.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 74.1°, 11, 60.8
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 63.224, -4.606, 8.418
XYZ 29.07, 31.857, 28.661
xyY 0.324, 0.356, 31.857
CIE-LCH 63.224, 9.596, 118.684
CIE-LUV 63.224, -1.413, 12.521
Hunter-Lab 56.442, -6.837, 9.402
Binary 10010111, 10011011, 10001010

Color Schemes with #979b8a

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Alternatives to #979b8a

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#979b8a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979b8a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979b8a;}
.background {background-color:#979b8a;}
.border {border:1px solid #979b8a;}

Shades and Tints of #979b8a

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, #0a0a08 is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979b8a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #939392 is the less saturated color, while #c8f72e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979b8a 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #989995 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a49d8e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b19992 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a09ca7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9f9c8d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a7998f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9d9c9c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population