#979c42 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979c42 is composed of 59.2% red, 61.2% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 3.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 57.7% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 63.3 degrees, a saturation of 40.5% and a lightness of 43.5%. #979c42 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff84 with #2f3900. Closest websafe color is: #999933.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 3
    • M 0
    • Y 58
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#979c42 color description : Dark moderate yellow.

#979c42 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979c42 has RGB values of R:151, G:156, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0, Y:0.58, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9935938.

Hex triplet 979c42 #979c42
RGB Decimal 151, 156, 66 rgb(151,156,66)
RGB Percent 59.2, 61.2, 25.9 rgb(59.2%,61.2%,25.9%)
CMYK 3, 0, 58, 39
HSL 63.3°, 40.5, 43.5 hsl(63.3,40.5%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 63.3°, 57.7, 61.2
Web Safe 999933 #999933
CIE-LAB 62.296, -14.437, 45.55
XYZ 25.634, 30.75, 9.739
xyY 0.388, 0.465, 30.75
CIE-LCH 62.296, 47.783, 107.586
CIE-LUV 62.296, 0.678, 54.985
Hunter-Lab 55.453, -14.526, 28.404
Binary 10010111, 10011100, 01000010

Color Schemes with #979c42

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Alternatives to #979c42

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#979c42 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979c42

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#979c42;}
.border {border:1px solid #979c42;}

Shades and Tints of #979c42

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 #fbfbf6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979c42

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #71716d is the less saturated color, while #ccd806 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979c42 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
  • #ac9c4a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #be9550 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a697a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a49c47 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b0974b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a0997f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population