Grayish Purple

The color #979197 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 145, 151 and HSL values of 300°, 3%, 58%.

Color Values for #979197

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HEX:
#979197
RGB:
rgb(151,145,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,3%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 4%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979197

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #979197. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 56.9%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #979197

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 #979197

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979197

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

Complementary Colors for #979197

The complementary color for #979197 is #919791. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979197

The analogous colors for #979197 are #949197 and #979194. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979197

The triadic colors for #979197 are #979791 and #919797. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979197

These are the darker variations of #979197. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797479 and #5B575B. This progression shows how #979197 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979197

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACA7AC and #C1BDC1. This progression shows how #979197. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979197

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #979197. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #979197

Companies and brands that incorporate #979197 in their visual identity.

#979197 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #979197. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #979197 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 151, 145, 151 and HSL values of 300°, 3%, 58%.

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