Grayish Cyan

The color #979FA6 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 159, 166 and HSL values of 208°, 8%, 62%.

Color Values for #979FA6

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HEX:
#979FA6
RGB:
rgb(151,159,166) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(208,8%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 4%, 0%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979FA6

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #979FA6. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 62.4%
Blue: 65.1%

Contrast Analysis for #979FA6

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 #979FA6

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979FA6

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

Complementary Colors for #979FA6

The complementary color for #979FA6 is #A69E96. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979FA6

The analogous colors for #979FA6 are #96A6A5 and #9697A6. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979FA6

The triadic colors for #979FA6 are #A6969F and #9FA696. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979FA6

These are the darker variations of #979FA6. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797F85 and #5B5F64. This progression shows how #979FA6 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979FA6

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACB2B8 and #C1C5CA. This progression shows how #979FA6. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979FA6

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #979FA6. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#979FA6 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #979FA6. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #979FA6 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 151, 159, 166 and HSL values of 208°, 8%, 62%.

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