#979d8a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979d8a is composed of 59.2% red, 61.6% green and 54.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 3.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 12.1% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 78.9 degrees, a saturation of 8.8% and a lightness of 57.8%. #979d8a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3b15. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 54
    RGB color chart
    • C 4
    • M 0
    • Y 12
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#979d8a color description : Dark grayish green.

#979d8a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979d8a has RGB values of R:151, G:157, B:138 and CMYK values of C:0.04, M:0, Y:0.12, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9936266.

Hex triplet 979d8a #979d8a
RGB Decimal 151, 157, 138 rgb(151,157,138)
RGB Percent 59.2, 61.6, 54.1 rgb(59.2%,61.6%,54.1%)
CMYK 4, 0, 12, 38
HSL 78.9°, 8.8, 57.8 hsl(78.9,8.8%,57.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 78.9°, 12.1, 61.6
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 63.777, -5.696, 9.204
XYZ 29.406, 32.528, 28.773
xyY 0.324, 0.359, 32.528
CIE-LCH 63.777, 10.824, 121.751
CIE-LUV 63.777, -2.474, 13.795
Hunter-Lab 57.033, -7.775, 10.012
Binary 10010111, 10011101, 10001010

Color Schemes with #979d8a

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Alternatives to #979d8a

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#979d8a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979d8a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979d8a;}
.background {background-color:#979d8a;}
.border {border:1px solid #979d8a;}

Shades and Tints of #979d8a

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f6f6f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979d8a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949592 is the less saturated color, while #b9f82f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979d8a 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #999a96 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a69f8e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b39a92 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a09ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a09e8c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a99b8f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9d9d9e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population