#979cd8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979cd8 is composed of 59.2% red, 61.2% green and 84.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 30.1% cyan, 27.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 15.3% black. It has a hue angle of 235.4 degrees, a saturation of 45.5% and a lightness of 72%. #979cd8 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f39b1. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 30
    • M 28
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#979cd8 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#979cd8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979cd8 has RGB values of R:151, G:156, B:216 and CMYK values of C:0.3, M:0.28, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 9936088.

Hex triplet 979cd8 #979cd8
RGB Decimal 151, 156, 216 rgb(151,156,216)
RGB Percent 59.2, 61.2, 84.7 rgb(59.2%,61.2%,84.7%)
CMYK 30, 28, 0, 15
HSL 235.4°, 45.5, 72 hsl(235.4,45.5%,72%)
HSV (or HSB) 235.4°, 30.1, 84.7
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 65.992, 11.811, -31.106
XYZ 37.043, 35.313, 69.826
xyY 0.261, 0.248, 35.313
CIE-LCH 65.992, 33.273, 290.792
CIE-LUV 65.992, -5.963, -50.523
Hunter-Lab 59.425, 7.276, -28.07
Binary 10010111, 10011100, 11011000

Color Schemes with #979cd8

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Alternatives to #979cd8

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#979cd8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979cd8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979cd8;}
.background {background-color:#979cd8;}
.border {border:1px solid #979cd8;}

Shades and Tints of #979cd8

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, #04040a is the darkest color, while #fbfbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979cd8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b3b3bd is the less saturated color, while #717bff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979cd8 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
  • #9fa0ac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #93a3db Protanopia 1% of men
  • #95a3d9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #92a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94a0da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96a0d8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #94a4c1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population