#979fab Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979fab is composed of 59.2% red, 62.4% green and 67.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 11.7% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.9% black. It has a hue angle of 216 degrees, a saturation of 10.6% and a lightness of 63.1%. #979fab color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3f57. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 12
    • M 7
    • Y 0
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#979fab color description : Dark grayish blue.

#979fab Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979fab has RGB values of R:151, G:159, B:171 and CMYK values of C:0.12, M:0.07, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 9936811.

Hex triplet 979fab #979fab
RGB Decimal 151, 159, 171 rgb(151,159,171)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62.4, 67.1 rgb(59.2%,62.4%,67.1%)
CMYK 12, 7, 0, 33
HSL 216°, 10.6, 63.1 hsl(216,10.6%,63.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 216°, 11.7, 67.1
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 65.212, -0.38, -7.209
XYZ 32.51, 34.316, 43.437
xyY 0.295, 0.311, 34.316
CIE-LCH 65.212, 7.219, 266.985
CIE-LUV 65.212, -5.014, -10.614
Hunter-Lab 58.579, -3.452, -2.958
Binary 10010111, 10011111, 10101011

Color Schemes with #979fab

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Alternatives to #979fab

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#979fab Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979fab

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979fab;}
.background {background-color:#979fab;}
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Shades and Tints of #979fab

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, #040405 is the darkest color, while #f9f9fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979fab

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ea0a4 is the less saturated color, while #478ffb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979fab 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9d9ea1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a2a2ae Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ab9fb0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9ca3af Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9ea1ad Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a49fae Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9aa2ad Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population