#979ecd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979ecd is composed of 59.2% red, 62% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.3% cyan, 22.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 232.2 degrees, a saturation of 35.1% and a lightness of 69.8%. #979ecd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3d9b. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 26
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#979ecd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#979ecd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979ecd has RGB values of R:151, G:158, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.26, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 9936589.

Hex triplet 979ecd #979ecd
RGB Decimal 151, 158, 205 rgb(151,158,205)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62, 80.4 rgb(59.2%,62%,80.4%)
CMYK 26, 23, 0, 20
HSL 232.2°, 35.1, 69.8 hsl(232.2,35.1%,69.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 232.2°, 26.3, 80.4
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 66.09, 7.95, -24.856
XYZ 36.007, 35.44, 62.698
xyY 0.268, 0.264, 35.44
CIE-LCH 66.09, 26.096, 287.736
CIE-LUV 66.09, -6.232, -39.748
Hunter-Lab 59.532, 3.782, -20.771
Binary 10010111, 10011110, 11001101

Color Schemes with #979ecd

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Alternatives to #979ecd

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#979ecd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979ecd

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

Shades and Tints of #979ecd

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, #010102 is the darkest color, while #f4f4fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979ecd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #afb0b5 is the less saturated color, while #687bfc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979ecd 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9fa0aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #99a3d0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9da2cf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #95a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98a1ce Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9aa1ce Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #96a4bd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population