Grayish Purple

The color #979299 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 146, 153 and HSL values of 283°, 3%, 59%.

Color Values for #979299

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HEX:
#979299
RGB:
rgb(151,146,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(283,3%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 5%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979299

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #979299. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 57.3%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #979299

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 #979299

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979299

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

Complementary Colors for #979299

The complementary color for #979299 is #959A93. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979299

The analogous colors for #979299 are #95939A and #9A9398. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979299

The triadic colors for #979299 are #9A9893 and #939A98. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979299

These are the darker variations of #979299. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #79757A and #5B585C. This progression shows how #979299 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979299

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACA8AD and #C1BEC2. This progression shows how #979299. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979299

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #979299. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#979299 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #979299. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #979299 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 151, 146, 153 and HSL values of 283°, 3%, 59%.

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