#979e9d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979e9d is composed of 59.2% red, 62% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 4.4% cyan, 0% magenta, 0.6% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 171.4 degrees, a saturation of 3.5% and a lightness of 60.6%. #979e9d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3d3b. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 4
    • M 0
    • Y 1
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#979e9d color description : Dark grayish cyan.

#979e9d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979e9d has RGB values of R:151, G:158, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.04, M:0, Y:0.01, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9936541.

Hex triplet 979e9d #979e9d
RGB Decimal 151, 158, 157 rgb(151,158,157)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62, 61.6 rgb(59.2%,62%,61.6%)
CMYK 4, 0, 1, 38
HSL 171.4°, 3.5, 60.6 hsl(171.4,3.5%,60.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 171.4°, 4.4, 62
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 64.537, -2.697, -0.354
XYZ 31.074, 33.467, 36.719
xyY 0.307, 0.331, 33.467
CIE-LCH 64.537, 2.72, 187.471
CIE-LUV 64.537, -3.864, -0.062
Hunter-Lab 57.851, -5.359, 2.863
Binary 10010111, 10011110, 10011101

Color Schemes with #979e9d

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Alternatives to #979e9d

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#979e9d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979e9d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979e9d;}
.background {background-color:#979e9d;}
.border {border:1px solid #979e9d;}

Shades and Tints of #979e9d

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, #070808 is the darkest color, while #fcfdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979e9d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979e9d is the less saturated color, while #3afbdf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979e9d 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
  • #9c9c9c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9b9c9c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a4a0a0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #af9ca4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9ea1ac Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9f9f9f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a69da1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9ba0a7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population