#979c5e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979c5e is composed of 59.2% red, 61.2% green and 36.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 3.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 39.7% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 64.8 degrees, a saturation of 24.8% and a lightness of 49%. #979c5e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffbc with #2f3900. Closest websafe color is: #999966.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 37
    RGB color chart
    • C 3
    • M 0
    • Y 40
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#979c5e color description : Mostly desaturated dark yellow.

#979c5e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979c5e has RGB values of R:151, G:156, B:94 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0, Y:0.4, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9935966.

Hex triplet 979c5e #979c5e
RGB Decimal 151, 156, 94 rgb(151,156,94)
RGB Percent 59.2, 61.2, 36.9 rgb(59.2%,61.2%,36.9%)
CMYK 3, 0, 40, 39
HSL 64.8°, 24.8, 49 hsl(64.8,24.8%,49%)
HSV (or HSB) 64.8°, 39.7, 61.2
Web Safe 999966 #999966
CIE-LAB 62.646, -11.649, 31.848
XYZ 26.671, 31.165, 15.199
xyY 0.365, 0.427, 31.165
CIE-LCH 62.646, 33.911, 110.092
CIE-LUV 62.646, -0.147, 41.8
Hunter-Lab 55.825, -12.414, 22.935
Binary 10010111, 10011100, 01011110

Color Schemes with #979c5e

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Alternatives to #979c5e

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#979c5e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979c5e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979c5e;}
.background {background-color:#979c5e;}
.border {border:1px solid #979c5e;}

Shades and Tints of #979c5e

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, #090905 is the darkest color, while #fdfdfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979c5e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7f7f7b is the less saturated color, while #e0f307 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979c5e 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
  • #939393 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #949588 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aa9c64 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bb9669 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a499a4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a39c62 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ae9865 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9f9a8a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population