#979a42 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979a42 is composed of 59.2% red, 60.4% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 57.1% yellow and 39.6% black. It has a hue angle of 62 degrees, a saturation of 40% and a lightness of 43.1%. #979a42 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff84 with #2f3500. Closest websafe color is: #999933.

    • R 59
    • G 60
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 2
    • M 0
    • Y 57
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#979a42 color description : Dark moderate yellow.

#979a42 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979a42 has RGB values of R:151, G:154, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0.02, M:0, Y:0.57, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 9935426.

Hex triplet 979a42 #979a42
RGB Decimal 151, 154, 66 rgb(151,154,66)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.4, 25.9 rgb(59.2%,60.4%,25.9%)
CMYK 2, 0, 57, 40
HSL 62°, 40, 43.1 hsl(62,40%,43.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 62°, 57.1, 60.4
Web Safe 999933 #999933
CIE-LAB 61.727, -13.388, 44.91
XYZ 25.301, 30.084, 9.628
xyY 0.389, 0.463, 30.084
CIE-LCH 61.727, 46.863, 106.6
CIE-LUV 61.727, 1.917, 54.039
Hunter-Lab 54.849, -13.645, 27.987
Binary 10010111, 10011010, 01000010

Color Schemes with #979a42

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Alternatives to #979a42

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#979a42 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979a42

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #979a42

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, #030301 is the darkest color, while #fafaf4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979a42

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #70706c is the less saturated color, while #ced507 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979a42 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #919180 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aa9a4a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bc934f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a696a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a39a47 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #af964a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a0977e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population