#979fbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979fbb is composed of 59.2% red, 62.4% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 19.3% cyan, 15% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 226.7 degrees, a saturation of 20.9% and a lightness of 66.3%. #979fbb color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3f77. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 19
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#979fbb color description : Grayish blue.

#979fbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979fbb has RGB values of R:151, G:159, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.19, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 9936827.

Hex triplet 979fbb #979fbb
RGB Decimal 151, 159, 187 rgb(151,159,187)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62.4, 73.3 rgb(59.2%,62.4%,73.3%)
CMYK 19, 15, 0, 27
HSL 226.7°, 20.9, 66.3 hsl(226.7,20.9%,66.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 226.7°, 19.3, 73.3
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 65.72, 3.142, -15.396
XYZ 34.129, 34.963, 51.961
xyY 0.282, 0.289, 34.963
CIE-LCH 65.72, 15.713, 281.534
CIE-LUV 65.72, -5.781, -23.844
Hunter-Lab 59.13, -0.45, -10.712
Binary 10010111, 10011111, 10111011

Color Schemes with #979fbb

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Alternatives to #979fbb

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#979fbb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979fbb

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

Shades and Tints of #979fbb

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 #979fbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a4a6ae is the less saturated color, while #557afd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979fbb 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9ea0a5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9fa3be Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a6a1bf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #99a6b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9ca1bc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a0a0bd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #98a3b5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population