#979faf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979faf is composed of 59.2% red, 62.4% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 13.7% cyan, 9.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 220 degrees, a saturation of 13% and a lightness of 63.9%. #979faf color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3f5f. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 14
    • M 9
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#979faf color description : Dark grayish blue.

#979faf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979faf has RGB values of R:151, G:159, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0.09, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 9936815.

Hex triplet 979faf #979faf
RGB Decimal 151, 159, 175 rgb(151,159,175)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62.4, 68.6 rgb(59.2%,62.4%,68.6%)
CMYK 14, 9, 0, 31
HSL 220°, 13, 63.9 hsl(220,13%,63.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 220°, 13.7, 68.6
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 65.334, 0.477, -9.267
XYZ 32.897, 34.47, 45.475
xyY 0.292, 0.305, 34.47
CIE-LCH 65.334, 9.279, 272.946
CIE-LUV 65.334, -5.204, -13.887
Hunter-Lab 58.711, -2.729, -4.825
Binary 10010111, 10011111, 10101111

Color Schemes with #979faf

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Alternatives to #979faf

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#979faf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979faf

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Shades and Tints of #979faf

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, #050607 is the darkest color, while #fbfbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979faf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ea1a8 is the less saturated color, while #4985fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979faf 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
  • #9d9ea1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a1a2b2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aa9fb4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9ba4b0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9da1b1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a39fb2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9aa2af Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population