#979f5b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979f5b is composed of 59.2% red, 62.4% green and 35.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 42.8% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 67.1 degrees, a saturation of 27.2% and a lightness of 49%. #979f5b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffb6 with #2f3f00. Closest websafe color is: #999966.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 36
    RGB color chart
    • C 5
    • M 0
    • Y 43
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#979f5b color description : Mostly desaturated dark yellow.

#979f5b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979f5b has RGB values of R:151, G:159, B:91 and CMYK values of C:0.05, M:0, Y:0.43, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9936731.

Hex triplet 979f5b #979f5b
RGB Decimal 151, 159, 91 rgb(151,159,91)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62.4, 35.7 rgb(59.2%,62.4%,35.7%)
CMYK 5, 0, 43, 38
HSL 67.1°, 27.2, 49 hsl(67.1,27.2%,49%)
HSV (or HSB) 67.1°, 42.8, 62.4
Web Safe 999966 #999966
CIE-LAB 63.451, -13.58, 34.445
XYZ 27.049, 32.131, 14.674
xyY 0.366, 0.435, 32.131
CIE-LCH 63.451, 37.025, 111.518
CIE-LUV 63.451, -1.817, 45.003
Hunter-Lab 56.684, -14.021, 24.33
Binary 10010111, 10011111, 01011011

Color Schemes with #979f5b

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Alternatives to #979f5b

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#979f5b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979f5b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979f5b;}
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.border {border:1px solid #979f5b;}

Shades and Tints of #979f5b

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, #090905 is the darkest color, while #fdfdfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979f5b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #818278 is the less saturated color, while #d9f604 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979f5b 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
  • #959595 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #959789 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ad9e61 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #be9867 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a59ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a59e5f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b09a62 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a09d8b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population