#979d9f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979d9f is composed of 59.2% red, 61.6% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 5% cyan, 1.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 195 degrees, a saturation of 4% and a lightness of 60.8%. #979d9f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3b3f. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 5
    • M 1
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#979d9f color description : Dark grayish cyan.

#979d9f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979d9f has RGB values of R:151, G:157, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.05, M:0.01, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9936287.

Hex triplet 979d9f #979d9f
RGB Decimal 151, 157, 159 rgb(151,157,159)
RGB Percent 59.2, 61.6, 62.4 rgb(59.2%,61.6%,62.4%)
CMYK 5, 1, 0, 38
HSL 195°, 4, 60.8 hsl(195,4%,60.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 195°, 5, 62.4
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 64.32, -1.749, -1.795
XYZ 31.076, 33.196, 37.569
xyY 0.305, 0.326, 33.196
CIE-LCH 64.32, 2.507, 225.75
CIE-LUV 64.32, -3.459, -2.317
Hunter-Lab 57.616, -4.551, 1.671
Binary 10010111, 10011101, 10011111

Color Schemes with #979d9f

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Alternatives to #979d9f

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#979d9f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979d9f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979d9f;}
.background {background-color:#979d9f;}
.border {border:1px solid #979d9f;}

Shades and Tints of #979d9f

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, #080808 is the darkest color, while #fdfdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979d9f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979d9f is the less saturated color, while #3bcbfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979d9f 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
  • #9b9b9b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9a9b9c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3a0a3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ad9ca5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9ea0ac Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9e9fa1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a59ca3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9b9fa7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population