Grayish Cyan

The color #979A9A is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 154, 154 and HSL values of 180°, 1%, 60%.

Color Values for #979A9A

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HEX:
#979A9A
RGB:
rgb(151,154,154) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(180,1%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979A9A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #979A9A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 60.4%
Blue: 60.4%

Contrast Analysis for #979A9A

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 #979A9A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979A9A

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

Complementary Colors for #979A9A

The complementary color for #979A9A is #9A9898. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979A9A

The analogous colors for #979A9A 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 #979A9A

The triadic colors for #979A9A are #9A989A and #9A9A98. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979A9A

These are the darker variations of #979A9A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797B7B and #5B5C5C. This progression shows how #979A9A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979A9A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACAEAE and #C1C2C2. This progression shows how #979A9A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979A9A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #979A9A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#979A9A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #979A9A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #979A9A is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 151, 154, 154 and HSL values of 180°, 1%, 60%.

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