#979f2b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979f2b is composed of 59.2% red, 62.4% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 73% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 64.1 degrees, a saturation of 57.4% and a lightness of 39.6%. #979f2b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff56 with #2f3f00. Closest websafe color is: #999933.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 5
    • M 0
    • Y 73
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#979f2b color description : Dark yellow [Olive tone].

#979f2b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979f2b has RGB values of R:151, G:159, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0.05, M:0, Y:0.73, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9936683.

Hex triplet 979f2b #979f2b
RGB Decimal 151, 159, 43 rgb(151,159,43)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62.4, 16.9 rgb(59.2%,62.4%,16.9%)
CMYK 5, 0, 73, 38
HSL 64.1°, 57.4, 39.6 hsl(64.1,57.4%,39.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 64.1°, 73, 62.4
Web Safe 999933 #999933
CIE-LAB 62.969, -17.498, 55.932
XYZ 25.597, 31.55, 7.027
xyY 0.399, 0.492, 31.55
CIE-LCH 62.969, 58.605, 107.372
CIE-LUV 62.969, -0.75, 63.686
Hunter-Lab 56.17, -16.954, 31.902
Binary 10010111, 10011111, 00101011

Color Schemes with #979f2b

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Alternatives to #979f2b

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#979f2b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979f2b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979f2b;}
.background {background-color:#979f2b;}
.border {border:1px solid #979f2b;}

Shades and Tints of #979f2b

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, #040501 is the darkest color, while #fcfcf4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979f2b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686961 is the less saturated color, while #b8c604 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979f2b 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #91927b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #af9d34 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c3963c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a799a4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a69e31 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b39936 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a19b78 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population