Grayish Blue

The color #979AAE is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 154, 174 and HSL values of 232°, 12%, 64%.

Color Values for #979AAE

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HEX:
#979AAE
RGB:
rgb(151,154,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(232,12%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 11%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979AAE

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

Red: 59.2%
Green: 60.4%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #979AAE

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 #979AAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979AAE

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

Complementary Colors for #979AAE

The complementary color for #979AAE is #AEAB98. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979AAE

The analogous colors for #979AAE are #98A6AE and #A098AE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979AAE

The triadic colors for #979AAE are #AE989B and #9BAE98. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979AAE

These are the darker variations of #979AAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797B8B and #5B5C68. This progression shows how #979AAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979AAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACAEBE and #C1C2CE. This progression shows how #979AAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979AAE

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

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#979AAE Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #979AAE is a grayish blue with RGB values of 151, 154, 174 and HSL values of 232°, 12%, 64%.

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