Grayish Blue

The color #979CB5 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 156, 181 and HSL values of 230°, 17%, 65%.

Color Values for #979CB5

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HEX:
#979CB5
RGB:
rgb(151,156,181) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(230,17%,65%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(17%, 14%, 0%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979CB5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #979CB5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 71%

Contrast Analysis for #979CB5

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 #979CB5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979CB5

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

Complementary Colors for #979CB5

The complementary color for #979CB5 is #B5B097. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979CB5

The analogous colors for #979CB5 are #97ABB5 and #A197B5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979CB5

The triadic colors for #979CB5 are #B5979C and #9CB597. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979CB5

These are the darker variations of #979CB5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797D91 and #5B5E6D. This progression shows how #979CB5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979CB5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACB0C4 and #C1C4D3. This progression shows how #979CB5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979CB5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #979CB5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #979CB5

Companies and brands that incorporate #979CB5 in their visual identity.

#979CB5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #979CB5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #979CB5 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 151, 156, 181 and HSL values of 230°, 17%, 65%.

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