#8b979b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b979b is composed of 54.5% red, 59.2% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 10.3% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 195 degrees, a saturation of 7.4% and a lightness of 57.6%. #8b979b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #172f37. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 55
    • G 59
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 10
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#8b979b color description : Dark grayish cyan.

#8b979b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b979b has RGB values of R:139, G:151, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.1, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9148315.

Hex triplet 8b979b #8b979b
RGB Decimal 139, 151, 155 rgb(139,151,155)
RGB Percent 54.5, 59.2, 60.8 rgb(54.5%,59.2%,60.8%)
CMYK 10, 3, 0, 39
HSL 195°, 7.4, 57.6 hsl(195,7.4%,57.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 195°, 10.3, 60.8
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 61.644, -3.456, -3.578
XYZ 27.629, 29.988, 35.341
xyY 0.297, 0.323, 29.988
CIE-LCH 61.644, 4.975, 225.999
CIE-LUV 61.644, -6.755, -4.627
Hunter-Lab 54.762, -5.773, 0.07
Binary 10001011, 10010111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #8b979b

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #8b979b

Below, you can see some colors close to #8b979b. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#8b979b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b979b

This text has a font color of #8b979b.

<span style="color:#8b979b;">Text here</span>
#8b979b background color

This paragraph has a background color of #8b979b.

<p style="background-color:#8b979b;">Content here</p>
#8b979b border color

This element has a border color of #8b979b.

<div style="border:1px solid #8b979b;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#8b979b;}
.background {background-color:#8b979b;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b979b;}

Shades and Tints of #8b979b

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, #090a0a is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #8b979b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8b979b is the less saturated color, while #27c9ff is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b979b 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
  • #949494 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #929595 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9b999e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a496a2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #929ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95989d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9b969f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8f99a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population