Grayish Yellow

The color #979E8B is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 158, 139 and HSL values of 82°, 9%, 58%.

Color Values for #979E8B

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HEX:
#979E8B
RGB:
rgb(151,158,139) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(82,9%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 0%, 12%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979E8B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #979E8B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 62%
Blue: 54.5%

Contrast Analysis for #979E8B

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 #979E8B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979E8B

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

Complementary Colors for #979E8B

The complementary color for #979E8B is #918A9E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979E8B

The analogous colors for #979E8B are #9E9B8A and #8D9E8A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979E8B

The triadic colors for #979E8B are #8A969E and #9E8A96. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979E8B

These are the darker variations of #979E8B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797E6F and #5B5F53. This progression shows how #979E8B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979E8B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACB1A2 and #C1C5B9. This progression shows how #979E8B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979E8B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #979E8B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#979E8B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #979E8B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #979E8B is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 151, 158, 139 and HSL values of 82°, 9%, 58%.

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