#979b42 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979b42 is composed of 59.2% red, 60.8% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 2.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 57.4% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 62.7 degrees, a saturation of 40.3% and a lightness of 43.3%. #979b42 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff84 with #2f3700. Closest websafe color is: #999933.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 3
    • M 0
    • Y 57
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#979b42 color description : Dark moderate yellow.

#979b42 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979b42 has RGB values of R:151, G:155, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0, Y:0.57, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9935682.

Hex triplet 979b42 #979b42
RGB Decimal 151, 155, 66 rgb(151,155,66)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.8, 25.9 rgb(59.2%,60.8%,25.9%)
CMYK 3, 0, 57, 39
HSL 62.7°, 40.3, 43.3 hsl(62.7,40.3%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 62.7°, 57.4, 60.8
Web Safe 999933 #999933
CIE-LAB 62.011, -13.913, 45.23
XYZ 25.467, 30.416, 9.683
xyY 0.388, 0.464, 30.416
CIE-LCH 62.011, 47.321, 107.098
CIE-LUV 62.011, 1.296, 54.512
Hunter-Lab 55.15, -14.086, 28.195
Binary 10010111, 10011011, 01000010

Color Schemes with #979b42

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Alternatives to #979b42

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#979b42 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979b42

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #979b42

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, #040402 is the darkest color, while #fafbf5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979b42

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #70716d is the less saturated color, while #cdd707 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979b42 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
  • #909090 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #919280 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ab9b4a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bd9450 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a697a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a49b47 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #af964a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a0987e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population