#979E8A
Gray
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HSL
About #979E8A Gray
#979E8A is a gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 151 red, 158 green, and 138 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 81°, saturation of 9%, 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
Use #979E8A in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
81°
Hue
9%
Saturation
58%
Lightness
Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #979E8A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #979E8A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#979E8A on White
Contrast Ratio2.77:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#979E8A on Black
Contrast Ratio7.57:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #979E8A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #979E8A |
| RGB | rgb(151, 158, 138) |
| HSL | hsl(81, 9%, 58%) |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 158, 138 |
| RGB Percent | 59.2%, 62.0%, 54.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 4%, 0%, 13%, 38% |
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