Grayish Blue

The color #979BAE is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 155, 174 and HSL values of 230°, 12%, 64%.

Color Values for #979BAE

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HEX:
#979BAE
RGB:
rgb(151,155,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(230,12%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 11%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979BAE

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

Red: 59.2%
Green: 60.8%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #979BAE

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 #979BAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979BAE

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

Complementary Colors for #979BAE

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

Analogous Colors for #979BAE

The analogous colors for #979BAE are #98A7AE and #A098AE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979BAE

The triadic colors for #979BAE are #AE989C and #9CAE98. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979BAE

These are the darker variations of #979BAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797C8B and #5B5D68. This progression shows how #979BAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979BAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACAFBE and #C1C3CE. This progression shows how #979BAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979BAE

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

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#979BAE Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #979BAE is a grayish blue with RGB values of 151, 155, 174 and HSL values of 230°, 12%, 64%.

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