#979caf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979caf is composed of 59.2% red, 61.2% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 13.7% cyan, 10.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 227.5 degrees, a saturation of 13% and a lightness of 63.9%. #979caf color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f395f. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 14
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#979caf color description : Dark grayish blue.

#979caf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979caf has RGB values of R:151, G:156, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 9936047.

Hex triplet 979caf #979caf
RGB Decimal 151, 156, 175 rgb(151,156,175)
RGB Percent 59.2, 61.2, 68.6 rgb(59.2%,61.2%,68.6%)
CMYK 14, 11, 0, 31
HSL 227.5°, 13, 63.9 hsl(227.5,13%,63.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 227.5°, 13.7, 68.6
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 64.525, 2.145, -10.476
XYZ 32.387, 33.451, 45.305
xyY 0.291, 0.301, 33.451
CIE-LCH 64.525, 10.694, 281.57
CIE-LUV 64.525, -3.777, -15.971
Hunter-Lab 57.837, -1.259, -5.958
Binary 10010111, 10011100, 10101111

Color Schemes with #979caf

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Alternatives to #979caf

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#979caf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979caf

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #979caf

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, #050607 is the darkest color, while #fbfbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979caf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ea0a8 is the less saturated color, while #496ffd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979caf 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9c9da1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ea0b2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a79db4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9ba2ad Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9c9eb1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a19db2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #999fae Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population