#979b5a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979b5a is composed of 59.2% red, 60.8% green and 35.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 2.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 41.9% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 63.7 degrees, a saturation of 26.5% and a lightness of 48%. #979b5a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffb4 with #2f3700. Closest websafe color is: #999966.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 35
    RGB color chart
    • C 3
    • M 0
    • Y 42
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#979b5a color description : Mostly desaturated dark yellow.

#979b5a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979b5a has RGB values of R:151, G:155, B:90 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0, Y:0.42, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9935706.

Hex triplet 979b5a #979b5a
RGB Decimal 151, 155, 90 rgb(151,155,90)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.8, 35.3 rgb(59.2%,60.8%,35.3%)
CMYK 3, 0, 42, 39
HSL 63.7°, 26.5, 48 hsl(63.7,26.5%,48%)
HSV (or HSB) 63.7°, 41.9, 60.8
Web Safe 999966 #999966
CIE-LAB 62.305, -11.583, 33.531
XYZ 26.329, 30.76, 14.223
xyY 0.369, 0.431, 30.76
CIE-LCH 62.305, 35.475, 109.057
CIE-LUV 62.305, 0.582, 43.425
Hunter-Lab 55.462, -12.321, 23.619
Binary 10010111, 10011011, 01011010

Color Schemes with #979b5a

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Alternatives to #979b5a

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#979b5a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979b5a

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CSS codes
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.border {border:1px solid #979b5a;}

Shades and Tints of #979b5a

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, #060604 is the darkest color, while #fbfbf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979b5a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e7f76 is the less saturated color, while #e1f005 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979b5a 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
  • #929292 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #939487 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aa9c61 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ba9566 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a598a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a39b5e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ad9761 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9f9988 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population