Grayish Purple

The color #979697 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 150, 151 and HSL values of 300°, 0%, 59%.

Color Values for #979697

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HEX:
#979697
RGB:
rgb(151,150,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,0%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979697

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #979697. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 58.8%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #979697

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 #979697

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979697

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

Complementary Colors for #979697

The complementary color for #979697 is #969696. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979697

The analogous colors for #979697 are #969696 and #969696. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979697

The triadic colors for #979697 are #969696 and #969696. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979697

These are the darker variations of #979697. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797879 and #5B5A5B. This progression shows how #979697 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979697

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACABAC and #C1C0C1. This progression shows how #979697. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979697

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #979697. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#979697 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #979697. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #979697 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 151, 150, 151 and HSL values of 300°, 0%, 59%.

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