#979CAF
Muted Blue
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About #979CAF Muted Blue
#979CAF is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 151 red, 156 green, and 175 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 227°, saturation of 13%, and lightness of 64%.
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
Use #979CAF in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
227°
Hue
13%
Saturation
64%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #979CAF based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #979CAF against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#979CAF on White
Contrast Ratio2.73:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#979CAF on Black
Contrast Ratio7.69:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #979CAF across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #979CAF |
| RGB | rgb(151, 156, 175) |
| HSL | hsl(227, 13%, 64%) |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 156, 175 |
| RGB Percent | 59.2%, 61.2%, 68.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 14%, 11%, 0%, 31% |
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