#979eb1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979eb1 is composed of 59.2% red, 62% green and 69.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 14.7% cyan, 10.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.6% black. It has a hue angle of 223.8 degrees, a saturation of 14.3% and a lightness of 64.3%. #979eb1 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3d63. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 15
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#979eb1 color description : Dark grayish blue.

#979eb1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979eb1 has RGB values of R:151, G:158, B:177 and CMYK values of C:0.15, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 9936561.

Hex triplet 979eb1 #979eb1
RGB Decimal 151, 158, 177 rgb(151,158,177)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62, 69.4 rgb(59.2%,62%,69.4%)
CMYK 15, 11, 0, 31
HSL 223.8°, 14.3, 64.3 hsl(223.8,14.3%,64.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 223.8°, 14.7, 69.4
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 65.127, 1.467, -10.697
XYZ 32.924, 34.207, 46.461
xyY 0.29, 0.301, 34.207
CIE-LCH 65.127, 10.797, 277.808
CIE-LUV 65.127, -4.826, -16.23
Hunter-Lab 58.487, -1.87, -6.158
Binary 10010111, 10011110, 10110001

Color Schemes with #979eb1

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Alternatives to #979eb1

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#979eb1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979eb1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979eb1;}
.background {background-color:#979eb1;}
.border {border:1px solid #979eb1;}

Shades and Tints of #979eb1

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, #060708 is the darkest color, while #fcfcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979eb1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ea1aa is the less saturated color, while #4a7afe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979eb1 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9d9ea2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a0a1b4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a89fb6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9ba3af Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9ca0b3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a29eb4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #99a1b0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population