#979ecb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979ecb is composed of 59.2% red, 62% green and 79.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 25.6% cyan, 22.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 231.9 degrees, a saturation of 33.3% and a lightness of 69.4%. #979ecb color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3d97. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 26
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#979ecb color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#979ecb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979ecb has RGB values of R:151, G:158, B:203 and CMYK values of C:0.26, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 9936587.

Hex triplet 979ecb #979ecb
RGB Decimal 151, 158, 203 rgb(151,158,203)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62, 79.6 rgb(59.2%,62%,79.6%)
CMYK 26, 22, 0, 20
HSL 231.9°, 33.3, 69.4 hsl(231.9,33.3%,69.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 231.9°, 25.6, 79.6
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 66.016, 7.464, -23.858
XYZ 35.767, 35.344, 61.434
xyY 0.27, 0.267, 35.344
CIE-LCH 66.016, 24.998, 287.372
CIE-LUV 66.016, -6.13, -38.05
Hunter-Lab 59.451, 3.349, -19.652
Binary 10010111, 10011110, 11001011

Color Schemes with #979ecb

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Alternatives to #979ecb

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#979ecb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979ecb

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

Shades and Tints of #979ecb

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, #000001 is the darkest color, while #f3f3f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979ecb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #afb0b3 is the less saturated color, while #677bfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979ecb 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9fa0a9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #99a3ce Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9ea2cd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #96a7b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98a1cc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9ba0cc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #96a4bc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population