#979b5b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979b5b is composed of 59.2% red, 60.8% green and 35.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 2.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 41.3% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 63.8 degrees, a saturation of 26% and a lightness of 48.2%. #979b5b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffb6 with #2f3700. Closest websafe color is: #999966.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 36
    RGB color chart
    • C 3
    • M 0
    • Y 41
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#979b5b color description : Mostly desaturated dark yellow.

#979b5b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979b5b has RGB values of R:151, G:155, B:91 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0, Y:0.41, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9935707.

Hex triplet 979b5b #979b5b
RGB Decimal 151, 155, 91 rgb(151,155,91)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.8, 35.7 rgb(59.2%,60.8%,35.7%)
CMYK 3, 0, 41, 39
HSL 63.8°, 26, 48.2 hsl(63.8,26%,48.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 63.8°, 41.3, 60.8
Web Safe 999966 #999966
CIE-LAB 62.319, -11.469, 33.022
XYZ 26.372, 30.778, 14.448
xyY 0.368, 0.43, 30.778
CIE-LCH 62.319, 34.957, 109.152
CIE-LUV 62.319, 0.548, 42.893
Hunter-Lab 55.478, -12.234, 23.393
Binary 10010111, 10011011, 01011011

Color Schemes with #979b5b

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Alternatives to #979b5b

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#979b5b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979b5b

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.text {color:#979b5b;}
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.border {border:1px solid #979b5b;}

Shades and Tints of #979b5b

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, #070704 is the darkest color, while #fcfcf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979b5b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e7f77 is the less saturated color, while #e2f006 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979b5b 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
  • #939393 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #949588 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aa9c62 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ba9566 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a498a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a39b5f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ad9762 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9f9989 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population