#979fbe Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979fbe is composed of 59.2% red, 62.4% green and 74.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 20.5% cyan, 16.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.5% black. It has a hue angle of 227.7 degrees, a saturation of 23.1% and a lightness of 66.9%. #979fbe color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3f7d. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 75
    RGB color chart
    • C 21
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 25
    CMYK color chart

#979fbe color description : Grayish blue.

#979fbe Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979fbe has RGB values of R:151, G:159, B:190 and CMYK values of C:0.21, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.25. Its decimal value is 9936830.

Hex triplet 979fbe #979fbe
RGB Decimal 151, 159, 190 rgb(151,159,190)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62.4, 74.5 rgb(59.2%,62.4%,74.5%)
CMYK 21, 16, 0, 25
HSL 227.7°, 23.1, 66.9 hsl(227.7,23.1%,66.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 227.7°, 20.5, 74.5
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 65.821, 3.83, -16.917
XYZ 34.453, 35.093, 53.671
xyY 0.28, 0.285, 35.093
CIE-LCH 65.821, 17.345, 282.755
CIE-LUV 65.821, -5.927, -26.359
Hunter-Lab 59.239, 0.146, -12.249
Binary 10010111, 10011111, 10111110

Color Schemes with #979fbe

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Alternatives to #979fbe

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#979fbe Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979fbe

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

Shades and Tints of #979fbe

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, #030305 is the darkest color, while #f8f8fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979fbe

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a4a7b1 is the less saturated color, while #5679ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979fbe 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
  • #9ea0a6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ea3c1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4a1c2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #99a6b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9ba1bf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9fa0c0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #98a3b6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population