#979717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979717 is composed of 59.2% red, 59.2% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 84.8% yellow and 40.8% black. It has a hue angle of 60 degrees, a saturation of 73.6% and a lightness of 34.1%. #979717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #2f2f00. Closest websafe color is: #999900.

    • R 59
    • G 59
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 85
    • K 41
    CMYK color chart

#979717 color description : Dark yellow [Olive tone].

#979717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979717 has RGB values of R:151, G:151, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0.85, K:0.41. Its decimal value is 9934615.

Hex triplet 979717 #979717
RGB Decimal 151, 151, 23 rgb(151,151,23)
RGB Percent 59.2, 59.2, 9 rgb(59.2%,59.2%,9%)
CMYK 0, 0, 85, 41
HSL 60°, 73.6, 34.1 hsl(60,73.6%,34.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 60°, 84.8, 59.2
Web Safe 999900 #999900
CIE-LAB 60.582, -14.138, 59.938
XYZ 23.984, 28.775, 5.101
xyY 0.415, 0.497, 28.775
CIE-LCH 60.582, 61.583, 103.272
CIE-LUV 60.582, 4.634, 64.271
Hunter-Lab 53.642, -14.065, 31.911
Binary 10010111, 10010111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #979717

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Alternatives to #979717

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#979717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979717

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#979717;}
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Shades and Tints of #979717

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, #0f0f02 is the darkest color, while #fffffd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5b5b53 is the less saturated color, while #abab03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979717 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
  • #888888 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8b8b71 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a99821 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bc902b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a7929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a3971d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #af9223 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a1936b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population