#979c8a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979c8a is composed of 59.2% red, 61.2% green and 54.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 3.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 11.5% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 76.7 degrees, a saturation of 8.3% and a lightness of 57.6%. #979c8a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3915. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 54
    RGB color chart
    • C 3
    • M 0
    • Y 12
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#979c8a color description : Dark grayish green.

#979c8a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979c8a has RGB values of R:151, G:156, B:138 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0, Y:0.12, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9936010.

Hex triplet 979c8a #979c8a
RGB Decimal 151, 156, 138 rgb(151,156,138)
RGB Percent 59.2, 61.2, 54.1 rgb(59.2%,61.2%,54.1%)
CMYK 3, 0, 12, 39
HSL 76.7°, 8.3, 57.6 hsl(76.7,8.3%,57.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 76.7°, 11.5, 61.2
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 63.501, -5.151, 8.811
XYZ 29.238, 32.191, 28.717
xyY 0.324, 0.357, 32.191
CIE-LCH 63.501, 10.206, 120.313
CIE-LUV 63.501, -1.944, 13.158
Hunter-Lab 56.737, -7.307, 9.707
Binary 10010111, 10011100, 10001010

Color Schemes with #979c8a

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Alternatives to #979c8a

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#979c8a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979c8a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979c8a;}
.background {background-color:#979c8a;}
.border {border:1px solid #979c8a;}

Shades and Tints of #979c8a

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, #0a0b09 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979c8a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #939492 is the less saturated color, while #c0f72f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979c8a 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
  • #a59e8e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b29992 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a09da8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a09d8d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a89a8f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9d9c9d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population