Grayish Blue

The color #979CA8 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 156, 168 and HSL values of 222°, 9%, 63%.

Color Values for #979CA8

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HEX:
#979CA8
RGB:
rgb(151,156,168) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(222,9%,63%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 7%, 0%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979CA8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #979CA8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 65.9%

Contrast Analysis for #979CA8

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 #979CA8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979CA8

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

Complementary Colors for #979CA8

The complementary color for #979CA8 is #A9A498. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979CA8

The analogous colors for #979CA8 are #98A6A9 and #9C98A9. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979CA8

The triadic colors for #979CA8 are #A9989D and #9DA998. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979CA8

These are the darker variations of #979CA8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797D86 and #5B5E65. This progression shows how #979CA8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979CA8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACB0B9 and #C1C4CB. This progression shows how #979CA8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979CA8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #979CA8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#979CA8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #979CA8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #979CA8 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 151, 156, 168 and HSL values of 222°, 9%, 63%.

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