#979972 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979972 is composed of 59.2% red, 60% green and 44.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 25.5% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 63.1 degrees, a saturation of 16% and a lightness of 52.4%. #979972 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffe4 with #2f3300. Closest websafe color is: #999966.

    • R 59
    • G 60
    • B 45
    RGB color chart
    • C 1
    • M 0
    • Y 25
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#979972 color description : Mostly desaturated dark yellow.

#979972 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979972 has RGB values of R:151, G:153, B:114 and CMYK values of C:0.01, M:0, Y:0.25, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 9935218.

Hex triplet 979972 #979972
RGB Decimal 151, 153, 114 rgb(151,153,114)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60, 44.7 rgb(59.2%,60%,44.7%)
CMYK 1, 0, 25, 40
HSL 63.1°, 16, 52.4 hsl(63.1,16%,52.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 63.1°, 25.5, 60
Web Safe 999966 #999966
CIE-LAB 62.149, -7.393, 20.319
XYZ 27.19, 30.577, 20.388
xyY 0.348, 0.391, 30.577
CIE-LCH 62.149, 21.622, 109.994
CIE-LUV 62.149, 0.8, 28.075
Hunter-Lab 55.296, -8.996, 16.847
Binary 10010111, 10011001, 01110010

Color Schemes with #979972

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Alternatives to #979972

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#979972 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #979972

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, #070705 is the darkest color, while #fcfcfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979972

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #868685 is the less saturated color, while #ebf615 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979972 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
  • #95958d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a69b78 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b4957b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a298a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a09a75 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #aa9678 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9e9891 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population