#979a5b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979a5b is composed of 59.2% red, 60.4% green and 35.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 40.9% yellow and 39.6% black. It has a hue angle of 62.9 degrees, a saturation of 25.7% and a lightness of 48%. #979a5b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffb6 with #2f3500. Closest websafe color is: #999966.

    • R 59
    • G 60
    • B 36
    RGB color chart
    • C 2
    • M 0
    • Y 41
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#979a5b color description : Mostly desaturated dark yellow.

#979a5b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979a5b has RGB values of R:151, G:154, B:91 and CMYK values of C:0.02, M:0, Y:0.41, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 9935451.

Hex triplet 979a5b #979a5b
RGB Decimal 151, 154, 91 rgb(151,154,91)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.4, 35.7 rgb(59.2%,60.4%,35.7%)
CMYK 2, 0, 41, 40
HSL 62.9°, 25.7, 48 hsl(62.9,25.7%,48%)
HSV (or HSB) 62.9°, 40.9, 60.4
Web Safe 999966 #999966
CIE-LAB 62.037, -10.937, 32.665
XYZ 26.206, 30.446, 14.393
xyY 0.369, 0.429, 30.446
CIE-LCH 62.037, 34.448, 108.511
CIE-LUV 62.037, 1.143, 42.363
Hunter-Lab 55.178, -11.785, 23.159
Binary 10010111, 10011010, 01011011

Color Schemes with #979a5b

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Alternatives to #979a5b

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#979a5b Preview

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Shades and Tints of #979a5b

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, #060604 is the darkest color, while #fbfbf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979a5b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7e77 is the less saturated color, while #e4ef06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979a5b 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
  • #929292 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #939487 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a99b62 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b99466 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a497a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a29a5f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ad9662 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9f9888 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population