#979DBE
Muted Blue
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About #979DBE Muted Blue
#979DBE is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 151 red, 157 green, and 190 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 231°, saturation of 23%, and lightness of 67%.
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 #979DBE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
231°
Hue
23%
Saturation
67%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #979DBE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #979DBE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#979DBE on White
Contrast Ratio2.66:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#979DBE on Black
Contrast Ratio7.88:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #979DBE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #979DBE |
| RGB | rgb(151, 157, 190) |
| HSL | hsl(231, 23%, 67%) |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 157, 190 |
| RGB Percent | 59.2%, 61.6%, 74.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 21%, 17%, 0%, 25% |
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