Grayish Blue

The color #978CA3 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 140, 163 and HSL values of 269°, 11%, 59%.

Color Values for #978CA3

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HEX:
#978CA3
RGB:
rgb(151,140,163) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(269,11%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 14%, 0%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #978CA3

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #978CA3. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 63.9%

Contrast Analysis for #978CA3

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 #978CA3

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #978CA3

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

Complementary Colors for #978CA3

The complementary color for #978CA3 is #97A28B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #978CA3

The analogous colors for #978CA3 are #8B8BA2 and #A28BA2. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #978CA3

The triadic colors for #978CA3 are #A2968B and #8BA296. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #978CA3

These are the darker variations of #978CA3. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797082 and #5B5462. This progression shows how #978CA3 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #978CA3

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACA3B5 and #C1BAC8. This progression shows how #978CA3. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #978CA3

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #978CA3. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #978CA3

Companies and brands that incorporate #978CA3 in their visual identity.

#978CA3 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #978CA3. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #978CA3 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 151, 140, 163 and HSL values of 269°, 11%, 59%.

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