#979b9d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979b9d is composed of 59.2% red, 60.8% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 3.8% cyan, 1.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 200 degrees, a saturation of 3% and a lightness of 60.4%. #979b9d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f373b. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 4
    • M 1
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#979b9d color description : Dark grayish blue.

#979b9d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979b9d has RGB values of R:151, G:155, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.04, M:0.01, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9935773.

Hex triplet 979b9d #979b9d
RGB Decimal 151, 155, 157 rgb(151,155,157)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.8, 61.6 rgb(59.2%,60.8%,61.6%)
CMYK 4, 1, 0, 38
HSL 200°, 3, 60.4 hsl(200,3%,60.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 200°, 3.8, 61.6
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 63.718, -1.043, -1.553
XYZ 30.568, 32.456, 36.551
xyY 0.307, 0.326, 32.456
CIE-LCH 63.718, 1.871, 236.104
CIE-LUV 63.718, -2.357, -2.075
Hunter-Lab 56.97, -3.921, 1.84
Binary 10010111, 10011011, 10011101

Color Schemes with #979b9d

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Alternatives to #979b9d

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#979b9d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979b9d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979b9d;}
.background {background-color:#979b9d;}
.border {border:1px solid #979b9d;}

Shades and Tints of #979b9d

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, #070707 is the darkest color, while #fcfcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979b9d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979b9d is the less saturated color, while #3abafa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979b9d 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #999a9b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a19ea1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ac9ba3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9d9eaa Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9d9d9f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a49ba1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9b9da5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population