Grayish Blue

The color #978EAE is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 142, 174 and HSL values of 257°, 16%, 62%.

Color Values for #978EAE

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HEX:
#978EAE
RGB:
rgb(151,142,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(257,16%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 18%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #978EAE

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

Red: 59.2%
Green: 55.7%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #978EAE

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 #978EAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #978EAE

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

Complementary Colors for #978EAE

The complementary color for #978EAE is #A5AE8F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #978EAE

The analogous colors for #978EAE are #8F95AE and #A78FAE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #978EAE

The triadic colors for #978EAE are #AE978F and #8FAE97. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #978EAE

These are the darker variations of #978EAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #79728B and #5B5568. This progression shows how #978EAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #978EAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACA5BE and #C1BBCE. This progression shows how #978EAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #978EAE

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

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#978EAE Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #978EAE is a grayish blue with RGB values of 151, 142, 174 and HSL values of 257°, 16%, 62%.

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