#979a9b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979a9b is composed of 59.2% red, 60.4% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 2.6% cyan, 0.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 195 degrees, a saturation of 2% and a lightness of 60%. #979a9b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3537. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 60
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 3
    • M 1
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#979a9b color description : Dark grayish blue.

#979a9b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979a9b has RGB values of R:151, G:154, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0.01, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9935515.

Hex triplet 979a9b #979a9b
RGB Decimal 151, 154, 155 rgb(151,154,155)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.4, 60.8 rgb(59.2%,60.4%,60.8%)
CMYK 3, 1, 0, 39
HSL 195°, 2, 60 hsl(195,2%,60%)
HSV (or HSB) 195°, 2.6, 60.8
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 63.39, -0.885, -0.907
XYZ 30.233, 32.057, 35.603
xyY 0.309, 0.327, 32.057
CIE-LCH 63.39, 1.268, 225.714
CIE-LUV 63.39, -1.749, -1.162
Hunter-Lab 56.619, -3.768, 2.35
Binary 10010111, 10011010, 10011011

Color Schemes with #979a9b

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Alternatives to #979a9b

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#979a9b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979a9b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979a9b;}
.background {background-color:#979a9b;}
.border {border:1px solid #979a9b;}

Shades and Tints of #979a9b

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, #060606 is the darkest color, while #fbfbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979a9b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979a9b is the less saturated color, while #39c9f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979a9b 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
  • #a19d9f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ab9aa1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9e9da9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9d9c9d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a49a9f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9b9ca3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population