#979f3b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979f3b is composed of 59.2% red, 62.4% green and 23.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 62.9% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 64.8 degrees, a saturation of 45.9% and a lightness of 42.7%. #979f3b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff76 with #2f3f00. Closest websafe color is: #999933.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 23
    RGB color chart
    • C 5
    • M 0
    • Y 63
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#979f3b color description : Dark moderate yellow.

#979f3b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979f3b has RGB values of R:151, G:159, B:59 and CMYK values of C:0.05, M:0, Y:0.63, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9936699.

Hex triplet 979f3b #979f3b
RGB Decimal 151, 159, 59 rgb(151,159,59)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62.4, 23.1 rgb(59.2%,62.4%,23.1%)
CMYK 5, 0, 63, 38
HSL 64.8°, 45.9, 42.7 hsl(64.8,45.9%,42.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 64.8°, 62.9, 62.4
Web Safe 999933 #999933
CIE-LAB 63.087, -16.526, 49.6
XYZ 25.95, 31.692, 8.888
xyY 0.39, 0.476, 31.692
CIE-LCH 63.087, 52.281, 108.428
CIE-LUV 63.087, -1.021, 58.947
Hunter-Lab 56.295, -16.235, 30.046
Binary 10010111, 10011111, 00111011

Color Schemes with #979f3b

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Alternatives to #979f3b

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#979f3b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979f3b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979f3b;}
.background {background-color:#979f3b;}
.border {border:1px solid #979f3b;}

Shades and Tints of #979f3b

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, #020201 is the darkest color, while #fafaf2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979f3b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747565 is the less saturated color, while #c8da00 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979f3b 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
  • #919191 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #929480 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #af9e43 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c1964a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a79aa5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a69e40 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b29944 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a19b7e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population