Grayish Blue

The color #978AAD is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 138, 173 and HSL values of 262°, 18%, 61%.

Color Values for #978AAD

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HEX:
#978AAD
RGB:
rgb(151,138,173) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(262,18%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 20%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #978AAD

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

Red: 59.2%
Green: 54.1%
Blue: 67.8%

Contrast Analysis for #978AAD

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 #978AAD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #978AAD

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

Complementary Colors for #978AAD

The complementary color for #978AAD is #A0AD8A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #978AAD

The analogous colors for #978AAD are #8A8EAD and #A98AAD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #978AAD

The triadic colors for #978AAD are #AD978A and #8AAD97. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #978AAD

These are the darker variations of #978AAD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #796E8A and #5B5368. This progression shows how #978AAD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #978AAD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACA1BD and #C1B9CE. This progression shows how #978AAD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #978AAD

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

Brands that use #978AAD

Companies and brands that incorporate #978AAD in their visual identity.

#978AAD Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #978AAD is a grayish blue with RGB values of 151, 138, 173 and HSL values of 262°, 18%, 61%.

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