#979dbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979dbd is composed of 59.2% red, 61.6% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 20.1% cyan, 16.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 230.5 degrees, a saturation of 22.4% and a lightness of 66.7%. #979dbd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3b7b. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 20
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#979dbd color description : Grayish blue.

#979dbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979dbd has RGB values of R:151, G:157, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.2, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 9936317.

Hex triplet 979dbd #979dbd
RGB Decimal 151, 157, 189 rgb(151,157,189)
RGB Percent 59.2, 61.6, 74.1 rgb(59.2%,61.6%,74.1%)
CMYK 20, 17, 0, 26
HSL 230.5°, 22.4, 66.7 hsl(230.5,22.4%,66.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 230.5°, 20.1, 74.1
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 65.253, 4.719, -17.219
XYZ 34.003, 34.367, 52.983
xyY 0.28, 0.283, 34.367
CIE-LCH 65.253, 17.854, 285.326
CIE-LUV 65.253, -4.968, -26.933
Hunter-Lab 58.623, 0.944, -12.55
Binary 10010111, 10011101, 10111101

Color Schemes with #979dbd

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Alternatives to #979dbd

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#979dbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979dbd

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

Shades and Tints of #979dbd

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, #030304 is the darkest color, while #f7f7fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979dbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a4a6b0 is the less saturated color, while #5670fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979dbd 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9d9fa5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ca2c0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a3a0c1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #98a4b0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9aa0bf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9e9ebf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #98a2b5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population