#979c8f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979c8f is composed of 59.2% red, 61.2% green and 56.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 3.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 8.3% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 83.1 degrees, a saturation of 6.2% and a lightness of 58.6%. #979c8f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f391f. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 3
    • M 0
    • Y 8
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#979c8f color description : Dark grayish green.

#979c8f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979c8f has RGB values of R:151, G:156, B:143 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0, Y:0.08, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9936015.

Hex triplet 979c8f #979c8f
RGB Decimal 151, 156, 143 rgb(151,156,143)
RGB Percent 59.2, 61.2, 56.1 rgb(59.2%,61.2%,56.1%)
CMYK 3, 0, 8, 39
HSL 83.1°, 6.2, 58.6 hsl(83.1,6.2%,58.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 83.1°, 8.3, 61.2
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 63.622, -4.257, 6.18
XYZ 29.608, 32.339, 30.667
xyY 0.32, 0.349, 32.339
CIE-LCH 63.622, 7.504, 124.56
CIE-LUV 63.622, -2.178, 9.426
Hunter-Lab 56.868, -6.583, 7.834
Binary 10010111, 10011100, 10001111

Color Schemes with #979c8f

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Alternatives to #979c8f

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#979c8f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979c8f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979c8f;}
.background {background-color:#979c8f;}
.border {border:1px solid #979c8f;}

Shades and Tints of #979c8f

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, #020302 is the darkest color, while #f8f8f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979c8f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979c8f is the less saturated color, while #adfd2e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979c8f 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
  • #999a97 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a49e93 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b19a97 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a09ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9f9d91 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a79a94 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9c9d9f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population