Grayish Blue

The color #979AB4 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 154, 180 and HSL values of 234°, 16%, 65%.

Color Values for #979AB4

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HEX:
#979AB4
RGB:
rgb(151,154,180) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(234,16%,65%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 14%, 0%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979AB4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #979AB4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 60.4%
Blue: 70.6%

Contrast Analysis for #979AB4

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 #979AB4

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979AB4

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

Complementary Colors for #979AB4

The complementary color for #979AB4 is #B4B197. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979AB4

The analogous colors for #979AB4 are #97A9B4 and #A397B4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979AB4

The triadic colors for #979AB4 are #B4979A and #9AB497. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979AB4

These are the darker variations of #979AB4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797B90 and #5B5C6C. This progression shows how #979AB4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979AB4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACAEC3 and #C1C2D2. This progression shows how #979AB4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979AB4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #979AB4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #979AB4

Companies and brands that incorporate #979AB4 in their visual identity.

#979AB4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #979AB4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #979AB4 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 151, 154, 180 and HSL values of 234°, 16%, 65%.

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