Grayish Cyan

The color #979999 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 153, 153 and HSL values of 180°, 1%, 60%.

Color Values for #979999

Below are the different color format representations for #979999. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#979999
RGB:
rgb(151,153,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(180,1%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979999

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #979999. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #979999

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 #979999

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979999

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

Complementary Colors for #979999

The complementary color for #979999 is #9A9898. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979999

The analogous colors for #979999 are #989A99 and #98999A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979999

The triadic colors for #979999 are #9A989A and #9A9A98. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979999

These are the darker variations of #979999. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797A7A and #5B5C5C. This progression shows how #979999 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979999

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACADAD and #C1C2C2. This progression shows how #979999. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979999

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #979999. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #979999

Companies and brands that incorporate #979999 in their visual identity.

#979999 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #979999. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #979999 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 151, 153, 153 and HSL values of 180°, 1%, 60%.

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