#979a9a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979a9a is composed of 59.2% red, 60.4% green and 60.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.6% black. It has a hue angle of 180 degrees, a saturation of 1.5% and a lightness of 59.8%. #979a9a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3535. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

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

#979a9a color description : Dark grayish cyan.

#979a9a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979a9a has RGB values of R:151, G:154, B:154 and CMYK values of C:0.02, M:0, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 9935514.

Hex triplet 979a9a #979a9a
RGB Decimal 151, 154, 154 rgb(151,154,154)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.4, 60.4 rgb(59.2%,60.4%,60.4%)
CMYK 2, 0, 0, 40
HSL 180°, 1.5, 59.8 hsl(180,1.5%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 180°, 1.9, 60.4
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 63.362, -1.081, -0.384
XYZ 30.15, 32.024, 35.163
xyY 0.31, 0.329, 32.024
CIE-LCH 63.362, 1.147, 199.575
CIE-LUV 63.362, -1.696, -0.374
Hunter-Lab 56.589, -3.93, 2.772
Binary 10010111, 10011010, 10011010

Color Schemes with #979a9a

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Alternatives to #979a9a

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#979a9a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979a9a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979a9a;}
.background {background-color:#979a9a;}
.border {border:1px solid #979a9a;}

Shades and Tints of #979a9a

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, #050505 is the darkest color, while #fbfbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979a9a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979a9a is the less saturated color, while #38f9f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979a9a 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #999999 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a19d9e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ac9aa0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9e9da8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9d9c9c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a49a9e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9b9ca3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population