Grayish Blue

The color #978AA6 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 138, 166 and HSL values of 268°, 14%, 60%.

Color Values for #978AA6

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HEX:
#978AA6
RGB:
rgb(151,138,166) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(268,14%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 17%, 0%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #978AA6

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #978AA6. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 54.1%
Blue: 65.1%

Contrast Analysis for #978AA6

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #978AA6

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #978AA6

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #978AA6

The complementary color for #978AA6 is #9AA78B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #978AA6

The analogous colors for #978AA6 are #8B8CA7 and #A68BA7. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #978AA6

The triadic colors for #978AA6 are #A7988B and #8BA798. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #978AA6

These are the darker variations of #978AA6. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #796E85 and #5B5364. This progression shows how #978AA6 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #978AA6

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACA1B8 and #C1B9CA. This progression shows how #978AA6. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #978AA6

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #978AA6. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #978AA6

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#978AA6 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #978AA6. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #978AA6 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 151, 138, 166 and HSL values of 268°, 14%, 60%.

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