Grayish Blue

The color #979CA2 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 156, 162 and HSL values of 213°, 6%, 61%.

Color Values for #979CA2

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HEX:
#979CA2
RGB:
rgb(151,156,162) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(213,6%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 4%, 0%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979CA2

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #979CA2. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 63.5%

Contrast Analysis for #979CA2

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 #979CA2

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979CA2

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

Complementary Colors for #979CA2

The complementary color for #979CA2 is #A29C96. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979CA2

The analogous colors for #979CA2 are #96A1A2 and #9696A2. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979CA2

The triadic colors for #979CA2 are #A2969B and #9BA296. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979CA2

These are the darker variations of #979CA2. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797D82 and #5B5E61. This progression shows how #979CA2 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979CA2

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACB0B5 and #C1C4C7. This progression shows how #979CA2. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979CA2

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #979CA2. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#979CA2 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #979CA2. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #979CA2 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 151, 156, 162 and HSL values of 213°, 6%, 61%.

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