#979b97 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979b97 is composed of 59.2% red, 60.8% green and 59.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 2.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 2.6% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 120 degrees, a saturation of 2% and a lightness of 60%. #979b97 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f372f. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

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

#979b97 color description : Dark grayish lime green.

#979b97 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979b97 has RGB values of R:151, G:155, B:151 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0, Y:0.03, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9935767.

Hex triplet 979b97 #979b97
RGB Decimal 151, 155, 151 rgb(151,155,151)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.8, 59.2 rgb(59.2%,60.8%,59.2%)
CMYK 3, 0, 3, 39
HSL 120°, 2, 60 hsl(120,2%,60%)
HSV (or HSB) 120°, 2.6, 60.8
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 63.554, -2.214, 1.584
XYZ 30.069, 32.256, 33.918
xyY 0.312, 0.335, 32.256
CIE-LCH 63.554, 2.722, 144.406
CIE-LUV 63.554, -2.052, 2.639
Hunter-Lab 56.795, -4.888, 4.347
Binary 10010111, 10011011, 10010111

Color Schemes with #979b97

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Alternatives to #979b97

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#979b97 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979b97

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Shades and Tints of #979b97

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, #060606 is the darkest color, while #fbfbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979b97

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979b97 is the less saturated color, while #39f939 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979b97 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #999999 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a29e9b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ae9a9e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9e9ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9e9d99 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a59a9b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9b9da2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population