#979CCE
Muted Blue
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About #979CCE Muted Blue
#979CCE is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 151 red, 156 green, and 206 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 235°, saturation of 36%, and lightness of 70%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #979CCE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
235°
Hue
36%
Saturation
70%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #979CCE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #979CCE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#979CCE on White
Contrast Ratio2.64:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#979CCE on Black
Contrast Ratio7.96:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #979CCE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #979CCE |
| RGB | rgb(151, 156, 206) |
| HSL | hsl(235, 36%, 70%) |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 156, 206 |
| RGB Percent | 59.2%, 61.2%, 80.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 27%, 24%, 0%, 19% |
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