#979cb2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979cb2 is composed of 59.2% red, 61.2% green and 69.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 15.2% cyan, 12.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 228.9 degrees, a saturation of 14.9% and a lightness of 64.5%. #979cb2 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3965. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 15
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#979cb2 color description : Dark grayish blue.

#979cb2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979cb2 has RGB values of R:151, G:156, B:178 and CMYK values of C:0.15, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 9936050.

Hex triplet 979cb2 #979cb2
RGB Decimal 151, 156, 178 rgb(151,156,178)
RGB Percent 59.2, 61.2, 69.8 rgb(59.2%,61.2%,69.8%)
CMYK 15, 12, 0, 30
HSL 228.9°, 14.9, 64.5 hsl(228.9,14.9%,64.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 228.9°, 15.2, 69.8
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 64.62, 2.801, -12.016
XYZ 32.685, 33.57, 46.875
xyY 0.289, 0.297, 33.57
CIE-LCH 64.62, 12.338, 283.121
CIE-LUV 64.62, -3.934, -18.452
Hunter-Lab 57.94, -0.699, -7.409
Binary 10010111, 10011100, 10110010

Color Schemes with #979cb2

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Alternatives to #979cb2

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#979cb2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979cb2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979cb2;}
.background {background-color:#979cb2;}
.border {border:1px solid #979cb2;}

Shades and Tints of #979cb2

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, #060709 is the darkest color, while #fcfdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979cb2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ea0ab is the less saturated color, while #4a6cff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979cb2 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9c9da1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ea0b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a69eb7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9aa2ae Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9b9eb4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a09db5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #99a0af Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population