Grayish Blue

The color #979FAA is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 159, 170 and HSL values of 215°, 10%, 63%.

Color Values for #979FAA

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HEX:
#979FAA
RGB:
rgb(151,159,170) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(215,10%,63%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 6%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979FAA

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

Red: 59.2%
Green: 62.4%
Blue: 66.7%

Contrast Analysis for #979FAA

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 #979FAA

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979FAA

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

Complementary Colors for #979FAA

The complementary color for #979FAA is #AAA297. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979FAA

The analogous colors for #979FAA are #97A9AA and #9997AA. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979FAA

The triadic colors for #979FAA are #AA979F and #9FAA97. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979FAA

These are the darker variations of #979FAA. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797F88 and #5B5F66. This progression shows how #979FAA darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979FAA

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACB2BB and #C1C5CC. This progression shows how #979FAA. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979FAA

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

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#979FAA Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #979FAA is a grayish blue with RGB values of 151, 159, 170 and HSL values of 215°, 10%, 63%.

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