#979cbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979cbb is composed of 59.2% red, 61.2% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 19.3% cyan, 16.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 231.7 degrees, a saturation of 20.9% and a lightness of 66.3%. #979cbb color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3977. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 19
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#979cbb color description : Grayish blue.

#979cbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979cbb has RGB values of R:151, G:156, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.19, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 9936059.

Hex triplet 979cbb #979cbb
RGB Decimal 151, 156, 187 rgb(151,156,187)
RGB Percent 59.2, 61.2, 73.3 rgb(59.2%,61.2%,73.3%)
CMYK 19, 17, 0, 27
HSL 231.7°, 20.9, 66.3 hsl(231.7,20.9%,66.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 231.7°, 19.3, 73.3
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 64.918, 4.821, -16.608
XYZ 33.619, 33.944, 51.792
xyY 0.282, 0.284, 33.944
CIE-LCH 64.918, 17.294, 286.187
CIE-LUV 64.918, -4.408, -25.96
Hunter-Lab 58.261, 1.044, -11.923
Binary 10010111, 10011100, 10111011

Color Schemes with #979cbb

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Alternatives to #979cbb

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#979cbb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979cbb

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

Shades and Tints of #979cbb

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, #020203 is the darkest color, while #f6f6f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979cbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a4a6ae is the less saturated color, while #556cfd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979cbb 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9d9ea4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ca1be Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a29fbf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #99a3af Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9a9fbd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9e9ebd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #98a1b3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population