#9c979e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #9c979e is composed of 61.2% red, 59.2% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.3% cyan, 4.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 282.9 degrees, a saturation of 3.5% and a lightness of 60.6%. #9c979e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #392f3d. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 61
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 1
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#9c979e color description : Dark grayish violet.

#9c979e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #9c979e has RGB values of R:156, G:151, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.01, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 10262430.

Hex triplet 9c979e #9c979e
RGB Decimal 156, 151, 158 rgb(156,151,158)
RGB Percent 61.2, 59.2, 62 rgb(61.2%,59.2%,62%)
CMYK 1, 4, 0, 38
HSL 282.9°, 3.5, 60.6 hsl(282.9,3.5%,60.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 282.9°, 4.4, 62
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 63.069, 3.164, -3.023
XYZ 30.947, 31.67, 36.828
xyY 0.311, 0.318, 31.67
CIE-LCH 63.069, 4.376, 316.304
CIE-LUV 63.069, 2.427, -4.91
Hunter-Lab 56.276, -0.322, 0.592
Binary 10011100, 10010111, 10011110

Color Schemes with #9c979e

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Alternatives to #9c979e

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#9c979e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #9c979e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#9c979e;}
.background {background-color:#9c979e;}
.border {border:1px solid #9c979e;}

Shades and Tints of #9c979e

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, #070708 is the darkest color, while #fdfcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #9c979e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9c979e is the less saturated color, while #c43afb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #9c979e 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9a999a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9e9da3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a999a3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a19ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9d9aa1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a498a1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9f9aa3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population