Blue

The color #979EC9 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 158, 201 and HSL values of 232°, 32%, 69%.

Color Values for #979EC9

Below are the different color format representations for #979EC9. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#979EC9
RGB:
rgb(151,158,201) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(232,32%,69%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(25%, 21%, 0%, 21%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979EC9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #979EC9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 62%
Blue: 78.8%

Contrast Analysis for #979EC9

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 #979EC9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979EC9

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

Complementary Colors for #979EC9

The complementary color for #979EC9 is #C9C397. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979EC9

The analogous colors for #979EC9 are #97B7C9 and #A997C9. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979EC9

The triadic colors for #979EC9 are #C9979D and #9DC997. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979EC9

These are the darker variations of #979EC9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797EA1 and #5B5F79. This progression shows how #979EC9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979EC9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACB1D4 and #C1C5DF. This progression shows how #979EC9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979EC9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #979EC9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #979EC9

Companies and brands that incorporate #979EC9 in their visual identity.

#979EC9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #979EC9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #979EC9 is a blue with RGB values of 151, 158, 201 and HSL values of 232°, 32%, 69%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #979EC9 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.