#979b2e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979b2e is composed of 59.2% red, 60.8% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 2.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 70.3% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 62.2 degrees, a saturation of 54.2% and a lightness of 39.4%. #979b2e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5c with #2f3700. Closest websafe color is: #999933.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 3
    • M 0
    • Y 70
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#979b2e color description : Dark yellow [Olive tone].

#979b2e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979b2e has RGB values of R:151, G:155, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0, Y:0.7, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9935662.

Hex triplet 979b2e #979b2e
RGB Decimal 151, 155, 46 rgb(151,155,46)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.8, 18 rgb(59.2%,60.8%,18%)
CMYK 3, 0, 70, 39
HSL 62.2°, 54.2, 39.4 hsl(62.2,54.2%,39.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 62.2°, 70.3, 60.8
Web Safe 999933 #999933
CIE-LAB 61.843, -15.27, 53.705
XYZ 24.977, 30.22, 7.102
xyY 0.401, 0.485, 30.22
CIE-LCH 61.843, 55.834, 105.872
CIE-LUV 61.843, 1.725, 61.163
Hunter-Lab 54.972, -15.099, 30.821
Binary 10010111, 10011011, 00101110

Color Schemes with #979b2e

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Alternatives to #979b2e

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#979b2e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979b2e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979b2e;}
.background {background-color:#979b2e;}
.border {border:1px solid #979b2e;}

Shades and Tints of #979b2e

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, #040401 is the darkest color, while #fbfcf4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979b2e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #656564 is the less saturated color, while #bbc207 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979b2e 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
  • #8f907a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ac9b37 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bf933e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a796a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a49b34 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b09638 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a19877 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population