#979ec6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979ec6 is composed of 59.2% red, 62% green and 77.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 23.7% cyan, 20.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 231.1 degrees, a saturation of 29.2% and a lightness of 68.4%. #979ec6 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3d8d. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 24
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#979ec6 color description : Grayish blue.

#979ec6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979ec6 has RGB values of R:151, G:158, B:198 and CMYK values of C:0.24, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 9936582.

Hex triplet 979ec6 #979ec6
RGB Decimal 151, 158, 198 rgb(151,158,198)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62, 77.6 rgb(59.2%,62%,77.6%)
CMYK 24, 20, 0, 22
HSL 231.1°, 29.2, 68.4 hsl(231.1,29.2%,68.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 231.1°, 23.7, 77.6
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 65.834, 6.264, -21.355
XYZ 35.18, 35.11, 58.346
xyY 0.273, 0.273, 35.11
CIE-LCH 65.834, 22.255, 286.348
CIE-LUV 65.834, -5.877, -33.814
Hunter-Lab 59.253, 2.287, -16.905
Binary 10010111, 10011110, 11000110

Color Schemes with #979ec6

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Alternatives to #979ec6

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#979ec6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979ec6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979ec6;}
.background {background-color:#979ec6;}
.border {border:1px solid #979ec6;}

Shades and Tints of #979ec6

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, #06060a is the darkest color, while #fcfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979ec6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aaabb3 is the less saturated color, while #5f77fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979ec6 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9ea0a8 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ba3c9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a0a1c9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #97a7b3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #99a1c8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9ca0c8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #97a3b9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population