Grayish Blue

The color #979BB2 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 155, 178 and HSL values of 231°, 15%, 65%.

Color Values for #979BB2

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HEX:
#979BB2
RGB:
rgb(151,155,178) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(231,15%,65%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(15%, 13%, 0%, 30%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979BB2

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #979BB2. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 60.8%
Blue: 69.8%

Contrast Analysis for #979BB2

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 #979BB2

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979BB2

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

Complementary Colors for #979BB2

The complementary color for #979BB2 is #B3AF98. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979BB2

The analogous colors for #979BB2 are #98AAB3 and #A298B3. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979BB2

The triadic colors for #979BB2 are #B3989C and #9CB398. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979BB2

These are the darker variations of #979BB2. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797C8E and #5B5D6B. This progression shows how #979BB2 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979BB2

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACAFC1 and #C1C3D1. This progression shows how #979BB2. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979BB2

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #979BB2. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#979BB2 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #979BB2. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #979BB2 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 151, 155, 178 and HSL values of 231°, 15%, 65%.

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