#979e6b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979e6b is composed of 59.2% red, 62% green and 42% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 4.4% cyan, 0% magenta, 32.3% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 68.2 degrees, a saturation of 20.8% and a lightness of 52%. #979e6b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffd6 with #2f3d00. Closest websafe color is: #999966.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 4
    • M 0
    • Y 32
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#979e6b color description : Mostly desaturated dark yellow.

#979e6b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979e6b has RGB values of R:151, G:158, B:107 and CMYK values of C:0.04, M:0, Y:0.32, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9936491.

Hex triplet 979e6b #979e6b
RGB Decimal 151, 158, 107 rgb(151,158,107)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62, 42 rgb(59.2%,62%,42%)
CMYK 4, 0, 32, 38
HSL 68.2°, 20.8, 52 hsl(68.2,20.8%,52%)
HSV (or HSB) 68.2°, 32.3, 62
Web Safe 999966 #999966
CIE-LAB 63.421, -11.061, 25.866
XYZ 27.643, 32.095, 18.648
xyY 0.353, 0.409, 32.095
CIE-LCH 63.421, 28.131, 113.152
CIE-LUV 63.421, -1.765, 35.37
Hunter-Lab 56.652, -12.044, 20.14
Binary 10010111, 10011110, 01101011

Color Schemes with #979e6b

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Alternatives to #979e6b

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#979e6b Preview

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Shades and Tints of #979e6b

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, #060604 is the darkest color, while #fbfbf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979e6b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #898b7e is the less saturated color, while #dbfc0d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979e6b 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
  • #969696 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #96988d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ab9e70 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ba9875 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a49ca7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a39e6e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ad9a71 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9f9c91 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population