Grayish Blue

The color #979FAF is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 159, 175 and HSL values of 220°, 13%, 64%.

Color Values for #979FAF

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HEX:
#979FAF
RGB:
rgb(151,159,175) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(220,13%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 9%, 0%, 31%) Copied!

Color Composition of #979FAF

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

Red: 59.2%
Green: 62.4%
Blue: 68.6%

Contrast Analysis for #979FAF

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 #979FAF

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #979FAF

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

Complementary Colors for #979FAF

The complementary color for #979FAF is #AFA797. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #979FAF

The analogous colors for #979FAF are #97ABAF and #9B97AF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #979FAF

The triadic colors for #979FAF are #AF979F and #9FAF97. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #979FAF

These are the darker variations of #979FAF. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797F8C and #5B5F69. This progression shows how #979FAF darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #979FAF

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACB2BF and #C1C5CF. This progression shows how #979FAF. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #979FAF

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

Brands that use #979FAF

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

#979FAF Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #979FAF is a grayish blue with RGB values of 151, 159, 175 and HSL values of 220°, 13%, 64%.

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