#979a6e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979a6e is composed of 59.2% red, 60.4% green and 43.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 28.6% yellow and 39.6% black. It has a hue angle of 64.1 degrees, a saturation of 17.9% and a lightness of 51.8%. #979a6e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffdc with #2f3500. Closest websafe color is: #999966.

    • R 59
    • G 60
    • B 43
    RGB color chart
    • C 2
    • M 0
    • Y 29
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#979a6e color description : Mostly desaturated dark yellow.

#979a6e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979a6e has RGB values of R:151, G:154, B:110 and CMYK values of C:0.02, M:0, Y:0.29, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 9935470.

Hex triplet 979a6e #979a6e
RGB Decimal 151, 154, 110 rgb(151,154,110)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.4, 43.1 rgb(59.2%,60.4%,43.1%)
CMYK 2, 0, 29, 40
HSL 64.1°, 17.9, 51.8 hsl(64.1,17.9%,51.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 64.1°, 28.6, 60.4
Web Safe 999966 #999966
CIE-LAB 62.352, -8.507, 22.802
XYZ 27.132, 30.816, 19.27
xyY 0.351, 0.399, 30.816
CIE-LCH 62.352, 24.337, 110.459
CIE-LUV 62.352, 0.404, 31.227
Hunter-Lab 55.513, -9.904, 18.278
Binary 10010111, 10011010, 01101110

Color Schemes with #979a6e

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Alternatives to #979a6e

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#979a6e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979a6e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979a6e;}
.background {background-color:#979a6e;}
.border {border:1px solid #979a6e;}

Shades and Tints of #979a6e

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, #050504 is the darkest color, while #fbfbf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979a6e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #878781 is the less saturated color, while #e9f90f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979a6e 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
  • #95958c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a79b74 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b69678 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a399a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a19b71 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ab9774 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9e9990 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population