#979b2b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979b2b is composed of 59.2% red, 60.8% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 2.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 72.3% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 62.1 degrees, a saturation of 56.6% and a lightness of 38.8%. #979b2b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff56 with #2f3700. Closest websafe color is: #999933.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 3
    • M 0
    • Y 72
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#979b2b color description : Dark yellow [Olive tone].

#979b2b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979b2b has RGB values of R:151, G:155, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0, Y:0.72, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9935659.

Hex triplet 979b2b #979b2b
RGB Decimal 151, 155, 43 rgb(151,155,43)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.8, 16.9 rgb(59.2%,60.8%,16.9%)
CMYK 3, 0, 72, 39
HSL 62.1°, 56.6, 38.8 hsl(62.1,56.6%,38.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 62.1°, 72.3, 60.8
Web Safe 999933 #999933
CIE-LAB 61.824, -15.43, 54.824
XYZ 24.92, 30.197, 6.801
xyY 0.402, 0.488, 30.197
CIE-LCH 61.824, 56.954, 105.719
CIE-LUV 61.824, 1.776, 61.955
Hunter-Lab 54.952, -15.218, 31.128
Binary 10010111, 10011011, 00101011

Color Schemes with #979b2b

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Alternatives to #979b2b

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#979b2b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979b2b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979b2b;}
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.border {border:1px solid #979b2b;}

Shades and Tints of #979b2b

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, #010100 is the darkest color, while #fbfbf1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979b2b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #666660 is the less saturated color, while #bac105 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979b2b 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8f9079 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ac9b34 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bf933b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a796a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a49b31 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b09635 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a19775 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population