#979bdb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979bdb is composed of 59.2% red, 60.8% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 31.1% cyan, 29.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 236.5 degrees, a saturation of 48.6% and a lightness of 72.5%. #979bdb color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f37b7. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 31
    • M 29
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#979bdb color description : Very soft blue.

#979bdb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979bdb has RGB values of R:151, G:155, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.31, M:0.29, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 9935835.

Hex triplet 979bdb #979bdb
RGB Decimal 151, 155, 219 rgb(151,155,219)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.8, 85.9 rgb(59.2%,60.8%,85.9%)
CMYK 31, 29, 0, 14
HSL 236.5°, 48.6, 72.5 hsl(236.5,48.6%,72.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 236.5°, 31.1, 85.9
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 65.854, 13.14, -32.979
XYZ 37.268, 35.136, 71.832
xyY 0.258, 0.244, 35.136
CIE-LCH 65.854, 35.501, 291.724
CIE-LUV 65.854, -5.715, -53.781
Hunter-Lab 59.275, 8.494, -30.357
Binary 10010111, 10011011, 11011011

Color Schemes with #979bdb

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Alternatives to #979bdb

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#979bdb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979bdb

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

Shades and Tints of #979bdb

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, #04050d is the darkest color, while #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979bdb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b7b8bb is the less saturated color, while #777efb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979bdb 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9fa0ad Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #91a2de Protanopia 1% of men
  • #92a3db Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #91a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #93a0dd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #94a0db Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #93a3c2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population