#979d8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979d8b is composed of 59.2% red, 61.6% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 3.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 11.5% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 80 degrees, a saturation of 8.4% and a lightness of 58%. #979d8b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3b17. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 4
    • M 0
    • Y 11
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#979d8b color description : Dark grayish green.

#979d8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979d8b has RGB values of R:151, G:157, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.04, M:0, Y:0.11, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9936267.

Hex triplet 979d8b #979d8b
RGB Decimal 151, 157, 139 rgb(151,157,139)
RGB Percent 59.2, 61.6, 54.5 rgb(59.2%,61.6%,54.5%)
CMYK 4, 0, 11, 38
HSL 80°, 8.4, 58 hsl(80,8.4%,58%)
HSV (or HSB) 80°, 11.5, 61.6
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 63.801, -5.52, 8.678
XYZ 29.479, 32.557, 29.156
xyY 0.323, 0.357, 32.557
CIE-LCH 63.801, 10.285, 122.459
CIE-LUV 63.801, -2.519, 13.057
Hunter-Lab 57.059, -7.634, 9.645
Binary 10010111, 10011101, 10001011

Color Schemes with #979d8b

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Alternatives to #979d8b

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#979d8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979d8b

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CSS codes
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.border {border:1px solid #979d8b;}

Shades and Tints of #979d8b

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, #010101 is the darkest color, while #f6f7f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979d8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949593 is the less saturated color, while #b5f830 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979d8b 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
  • #a69f8f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b39a93 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a09ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a09e8d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a89b90 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9d9d9e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population