#979DBA
Muted Blue
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About #979DBA Muted Blue
#979DBA is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 151 red, 157 green, and 186 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 230°, saturation of 20%, and lightness of 66%.
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 #979DBA in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
230°
Hue
20%
Saturation
66%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #979DBA based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #979DBA against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#979DBA on White
Contrast Ratio2.68:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#979DBA on Black
Contrast Ratio7.85:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #979DBA across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #979DBA |
| RGB | rgb(151, 157, 186) |
| HSL | hsl(230, 20%, 66%) |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 157, 186 |
| RGB Percent | 59.2%, 61.6%, 72.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 19%, 16%, 0%, 27% |
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