#8c979f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c979f is composed of 54.9% red, 59.2% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 11.9% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 205.3 degrees, a saturation of 9% and a lightness of 58.6%. #8c979f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #192f3f. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 55
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 12
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#8c979f color description : Dark grayish blue.

#8c979f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c979f has RGB values of R:140, G:151, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.12, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9213855.

Hex triplet 8c979f #8c979f
RGB Decimal 140, 151, 159 rgb(140,151,159)
RGB Percent 54.9, 59.2, 62.4 rgb(54.9%,59.2%,62.4%)
CMYK 12, 5, 0, 38
HSL 205.3°, 9, 58.6 hsl(205.3,9%,58.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.3°, 11.9, 62.4
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 61.836, -2.261, -5.55
XYZ 28.139, 30.212, 37.148
xyY 0.295, 0.316, 30.212
CIE-LCH 61.836, 5.993, 247.838
CIE-LUV 61.836, -6.396, -7.737
Hunter-Lab 54.965, -4.808, -1.595
Binary 10001100, 10010111, 10011111

Color Schemes with #8c979f

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Alternatives to #8c979f

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#8c979f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c979f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c979f;}
.background {background-color:#8c979f;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c979f;}

Shades and Tints of #8c979f

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 #f7f8f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c979f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949697 is the less saturated color, while #33a5f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c979f 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
  • #959595 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #939597 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9b99a2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a396a5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #929ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9598a1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9b96a3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #909aa4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population