Grayish Blue

The color #978EB2 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 142, 178 and HSL values of 255°, 19%, 63%.

Color Values for #978EB2

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HEX:
#978EB2
RGB:
rgb(151,142,178) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(255,19%,63%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(15%, 20%, 0%, 30%) Copied!

Color Composition of #978EB2

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #978EB2. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 55.7%
Blue: 69.8%

Contrast Analysis for #978EB2

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 #978EB2

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #978EB2

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

Complementary Colors for #978EB2

The complementary color for #978EB2 is #AAB38F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #978EB2

The analogous colors for #978EB2 are #8F98B3 and #AA8FB3. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #978EB2

The triadic colors for #978EB2 are #B3988F and #8FB398. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #978EB2

These are the darker variations of #978EB2. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #79728E and #5B556B. This progression shows how #978EB2 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #978EB2

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACA5C1 and #C1BBD1. This progression shows how #978EB2. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #978EB2

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #978EB2. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #978EB2

Companies and brands that incorporate #978EB2 in their visual identity.

#978EB2 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #978EB2. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #978EB2 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 151, 142, 178 and HSL values of 255°, 19%, 63%.

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