#979ebc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979ebc is composed of 59.2% red, 62% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 19.7% cyan, 16% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 228.6 degrees, a saturation of 21.6% and a lightness of 66.5%. #979ebc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3d79. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 20
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#979ebc color description : Grayish blue.

#979ebc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979ebc has RGB values of R:151, G:158, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.2, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 9936572.

Hex triplet 979ebc #979ebc
RGB Decimal 151, 158, 188 rgb(151,158,188)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62, 73.7 rgb(59.2%,62%,73.7%)
CMYK 20, 16, 0, 26
HSL 228.6°, 21.6, 66.5 hsl(228.6,21.6%,66.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 228.6°, 19.7, 73.7
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 65.486, 3.929, -16.308
XYZ 34.065, 34.663, 52.47
xyY 0.281, 0.286, 34.663
CIE-LCH 65.486, 16.774, 283.546
CIE-LUV 65.486, -5.373, -25.388
Hunter-Lab 58.876, 0.245, -11.626
Binary 10010111, 10011110, 10111100

Color Schemes with #979ebc

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Alternatives to #979ebc

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#979ebc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979ebc

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

Shades and Tints of #979ebc

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, #020203 is the darkest color, while #f6f7f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979ebc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a4a6af is the less saturated color, while #5575fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979ebc 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9d9fa5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9da2bf Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4a0c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #99a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9ba0be Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9f9fbe Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #98a2b5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population