#979C8B
Gray
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About #979C8B Gray
#979C8B is a gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 151 red, 156 green, and 139 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 78°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 58%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
78°
Hue
8%
Saturation
58%
Lightness
Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #979C8B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #979C8B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#979C8B on White
Contrast Ratio2.82:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#979C8B on Black
Contrast Ratio7.44:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #979C8B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #979C8B |
| RGB | rgb(151, 156, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(78, 8%, 58%) |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 156, 139 |
| RGB Percent | 59.2%, 61.2%, 54.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 3%, 0%, 11%, 39% |
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