#979ecf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979ecf is composed of 59.2% red, 62% green and 81.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 27.1% cyan, 23.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.8% black. It has a hue angle of 232.5 degrees, a saturation of 36.8% and a lightness of 70.2%. #979ecf color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3d9f. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 27
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#979ecf color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#979ecf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979ecf has RGB values of R:151, G:158, B:207 and CMYK values of C:0.27, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 9936591.

Hex triplet 979ecf #979ecf
RGB Decimal 151, 158, 207 rgb(151,158,207)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62, 81.2 rgb(59.2%,62%,81.2%)
CMYK 27, 24, 0, 19
HSL 232.5°, 36.8, 70.2 hsl(232.5,36.8%,70.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 232.5°, 27.1, 81.2
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 66.165, 8.438, -25.851
XYZ 36.25, 35.537, 63.978
xyY 0.267, 0.262, 35.537
CIE-LCH 66.165, 27.193, 288.078
CIE-LUV 66.165, -6.334, -41.447
Hunter-Lab 59.613, 4.219, -21.901
Binary 10010111, 10011110, 11001111

Color Schemes with #979ecf

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Alternatives to #979ecf

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#979ecf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979ecf

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

Shades and Tints of #979ecf

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, #020203 is the darkest color, while #f5f6fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979ecf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aeb0b8 is the less saturated color, while #687bfe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979ecf 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
  • #98a3d2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9ca3d1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #95a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98a1d0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9aa1d0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #95a4be Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population