#979b5e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979b5e is composed of 59.2% red, 60.8% green and 36.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 2.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 39.4% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 63.9 degrees, a saturation of 24.5% and a lightness of 48.8%. #979b5e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffbc with #2f3700. Closest websafe color is: #999966.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 37
    RGB color chart
    • C 3
    • M 0
    • Y 39
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#979b5e color description : Mostly desaturated dark yellow.

#979b5e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979b5e has RGB values of R:151, G:155, B:94 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0, Y:0.39, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9935710.

Hex triplet 979b5e #979b5e
RGB Decimal 151, 155, 94 rgb(151,155,94)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.8, 36.9 rgb(59.2%,60.8%,36.9%)
CMYK 3, 0, 39, 39
HSL 63.9°, 24.5, 48.8 hsl(63.9,24.5%,48.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 63.9°, 39.4, 60.8
Web Safe 999966 #999966
CIE-LAB 62.364, -11.118, 31.488
XYZ 26.504, 30.83, 15.144
xyY 0.366, 0.425, 30.83
CIE-LCH 62.364, 33.393, 109.448
CIE-LUV 62.364, 0.443, 41.264
Hunter-Lab 55.525, -11.965, 22.697
Binary 10010111, 10011011, 01011110

Color Schemes with #979b5e

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Alternatives to #979b5e

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#979b5e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979b5e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979b5e;}
.background {background-color:#979b5e;}
.border {border:1px solid #979b5e;}

Shades and Tints of #979b5e

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, #080805 is the darkest color, while #fdfdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979b5e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e7e7b is the less saturated color, while #e2f108 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979b5e 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
  • #a99c64 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ba9569 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a498a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a29b62 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ad9765 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9f998a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population