#979d8e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979d8e is composed of 59.2% red, 61.6% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 3.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 9.6% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 84 degrees, a saturation of 7.1% and a lightness of 58.6%. #979d8e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3b1d. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 4
    • M 0
    • Y 10
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#979d8e color description : Dark grayish green.

#979d8e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979d8e has RGB values of R:151, G:157, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0.04, M:0, Y:0.1, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9936270.

Hex triplet 979d8e #979d8e
RGB Decimal 151, 157, 142 rgb(151,157,142)
RGB Percent 59.2, 61.6, 55.7 rgb(59.2%,61.6%,55.7%)
CMYK 4, 0, 10, 38
HSL 84°, 7.1, 58.6 hsl(84,7.1%,58.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 84°, 9.6, 61.6
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 63.873, -4.984, 7.101
XYZ 29.701, 32.646, 30.326
xyY 0.32, 0.352, 32.646
CIE-LCH 63.873, 8.675, 125.066
CIE-LUV 63.873, -2.655, 10.823
Hunter-Lab 57.137, -7.201, 8.527
Binary 10010111, 10011101, 10001110

Color Schemes with #979d8e

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Alternatives to #979d8e

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#979d8e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979d8e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979d8e;}
.background {background-color:#979d8e;}
.border {border:1px solid #979d8e;}

Shades and Tints of #979d8e

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 #979d8e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979d8e is the less saturated color, while #aafe2d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979d8e 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
  • #a59f92 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b29a96 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a09eaa Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a09e90 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a89b93 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9c9e9f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population