#979d9d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979d9d is composed of 59.2% red, 61.6% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 3.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 180 degrees, a saturation of 3% and a lightness of 60.4%. #979d9d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3b3b. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

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

#979d9d color description : Dark grayish cyan.

#979d9d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979d9d has RGB values of R:151, G:157, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.04, M:0, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9936285.

Hex triplet 979d9d #979d9d
RGB Decimal 151, 157, 157 rgb(151,157,157)
RGB Percent 59.2, 61.6, 61.6 rgb(59.2%,61.6%,61.6%)
CMYK 4, 0, 0, 38
HSL 180°, 3, 60.4 hsl(180,3%,60.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 180°, 3.8, 61.6
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 64.264, -2.147, -0.754
XYZ 30.904, 33.127, 36.663
xyY 0.307, 0.329, 33.127
CIE-LCH 64.264, 2.275, 199.341
CIE-LUV 64.264, -3.362, -0.733
Hunter-Lab 57.556, -4.881, 2.523
Binary 10010111, 10011101, 10011101

Color Schemes with #979d9d

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Alternatives to #979d9d

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#979d9d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979d9d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979d9d;}
.background {background-color:#979d9d;}
.border {border:1px solid #979d9d;}

Shades and Tints of #979d9d

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, #070707 is the darkest color, while #fcfcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979d9d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979d9d is the less saturated color, while #3afafa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979d9d 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
  • #9b9b9b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9a9b9b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3a0a1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ae9ca3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9ea0ab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9e9f9f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a59ca1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9b9fa6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population