#979fbf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979fbf is composed of 59.2% red, 62.4% green and 74.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 20.9% cyan, 16.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.1% black. It has a hue angle of 228 degrees, a saturation of 23.8% and a lightness of 67.1%. #979fbf color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3f7f. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 75
    RGB color chart
    • C 21
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 25
    CMYK color chart

#979fbf color description : Grayish blue.

#979fbf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979fbf has RGB values of R:151, G:159, B:191 and CMYK values of C:0.21, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.25. Its decimal value is 9936831.

Hex triplet 979fbf #979fbf
RGB Decimal 151, 159, 191 rgb(151,159,191)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62.4, 74.9 rgb(59.2%,62.4%,74.9%)
CMYK 21, 17, 0, 25
HSL 228°, 23.8, 67.1 hsl(228,23.8%,67.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 228°, 20.9, 74.9
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 65.855, 4.061, -17.423
XYZ 34.563, 35.137, 54.248
xyY 0.279, 0.283, 35.137
CIE-LCH 65.855, 17.89, 283.119
CIE-LUV 65.855, -5.976, -27.199
Hunter-Lab 59.276, 0.346, -12.768
Binary 10010111, 10011111, 10111111

Color Schemes with #979fbf

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Alternatives to #979fbf

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#979fbf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979fbf

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Shades and Tints of #979fbf

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, #030405 is the darkest color, while #f8f9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979fbf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aaabac is the less saturated color, while #5d7cf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979fbf 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
  • #9ea3c2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4a1c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #98a6b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9ba1c0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9fa0c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #98a3b7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population