#979fbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979fbd is composed of 59.2% red, 62.4% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 20.1% cyan, 15.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 227.4 degrees, a saturation of 22.4% and a lightness of 66.7%. #979fbd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3f7b. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 20
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#979fbd color description : Grayish blue.

#979fbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979fbd has RGB values of R:151, G:159, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.2, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 9936829.

Hex triplet 979fbd #979fbd
RGB Decimal 151, 159, 189 rgb(151,159,189)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62.4, 74.1 rgb(59.2%,62.4%,74.1%)
CMYK 20, 16, 0, 26
HSL 227.4°, 22.4, 66.7 hsl(227.4,22.4%,66.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 227.4°, 20.1, 74.1
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 65.787, 3.599, -16.41
XYZ 34.344, 35.049, 53.097
xyY 0.28, 0.286, 35.049
CIE-LCH 65.787, 16.801, 282.371
CIE-LUV 65.787, -5.878, -25.52
Hunter-Lab 59.202, -0.054, -11.734
Binary 10010111, 10011111, 10111101

Color Schemes with #979fbd

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Alternatives to #979fbd

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#979fbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979fbd

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

Shades and Tints of #979fbd

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, #030304 is the darkest color, while #f7f8fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979fbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a4a7b0 is the less saturated color, while #5679fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979fbd 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
  • #9ea0a6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ea3c0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a5a1c1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #99a6b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9ba1be Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a0a0bf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #98a3b6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population