#979cb0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979cb0 is composed of 59.2% red, 61.2% green and 69% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 14.2% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 31% black. It has a hue angle of 228 degrees, a saturation of 13.7% and a lightness of 64.1%. #979cb0 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3961. 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

#979cb0 color description : Dark grayish blue.

#979cb0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979cb0 has RGB values of R:151, G:156, B:176 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 9936048.

Hex triplet 979cb0 #979cb0
RGB Decimal 151, 156, 176 rgb(151,156,176)
RGB Percent 59.2, 61.2, 69 rgb(59.2%,61.2%,69%)
CMYK 14, 11, 0, 31
HSL 228°, 13.7, 64.1 hsl(228,13.7%,64.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 228°, 14.2, 69
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 64.556, 2.362, -10.99
XYZ 32.486, 33.491, 45.825
xyY 0.291, 0.3, 33.491
CIE-LCH 64.556, 11.241, 282.132
CIE-LUV 64.556, -3.829, -16.797
Hunter-Lab 57.871, -1.073, -6.439
Binary 10010111, 10011100, 10110000

Color Schemes with #979cb0

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Alternatives to #979cb0

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#979cb0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979cb0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979cb0;}
.background {background-color:#979cb0;}
.border {border:1px solid #979cb0;}

Shades and Tints of #979cb0

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, #060607 is the darkest color, while #fbfcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979cb0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ea0a9 is the less saturated color, while #4a6efd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979cb0 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
  • #9ea0b3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a69db5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9ba2ad Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9b9eb2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a19db3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #999fae Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population