Grayish Blue

The color #979BA9 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 155, 169 and HSL values of 227°, 9%, 63%.

Color Values for #979BA9

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HEX:
#979BA9
RGB:
rgb(151,155,169) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(227,9%,63%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 8%, 0%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979BA9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #979BA9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 60.8%
Blue: 66.3%

Contrast Analysis for #979BA9

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 #979BA9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979BA9

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

Complementary Colors for #979BA9

The complementary color for #979BA9 is #A9A598. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979BA9

The analogous colors for #979BA9 are #98A4A9 and #9D98A9. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979BA9

The triadic colors for #979BA9 are #A9989C and #9CA998. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979BA9

These are the darker variations of #979BA9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797C87 and #5B5D65. This progression shows how #979BA9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979BA9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACAFBA and #C1C3CB. This progression shows how #979BA9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979BA9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #979BA9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #979BA9

Companies and brands that incorporate #979BA9 in their visual identity.

#979BA9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #979BA9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #979BA9 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 151, 155, 169 and HSL values of 227°, 9%, 63%.

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