Grayish Blue

The color #978CA5 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 140, 165 and HSL values of 266°, 12%, 60%.

Color Values for #978CA5

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HEX:
#978CA5
RGB:
rgb(151,140,165) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(266,12%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(8%, 15%, 0%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #978CA5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #978CA5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 64.7%

Contrast Analysis for #978CA5

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 #978CA5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #978CA5

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

Complementary Colors for #978CA5

The complementary color for #978CA5 is #9BA58D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #978CA5

The analogous colors for #978CA5 are #8D8EA5 and #A48DA5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #978CA5

The triadic colors for #978CA5 are #A5978D and #8DA597. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #978CA5

These are the darker variations of #978CA5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797084 and #5B5463. This progression shows how #978CA5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #978CA5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACA3B7 and #C1BAC9. This progression shows how #978CA5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #978CA5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #978CA5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #978CA5

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#978CA5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #978CA5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #978CA5 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 151, 140, 165 and HSL values of 266°, 12%, 60%.

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