#979EBE
Muted Blue
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About #979EBE Muted Blue
#979EBE is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 151 red, 158 green, and 190 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 229°, 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 #979EBE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
229°
Hue
23%
Saturation
67%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #979EBE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #979EBE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#979EBE on White
Contrast Ratio2.64:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#979EBE on Black
Contrast Ratio7.95:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #979EBE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #979EBE |
| RGB | rgb(151, 158, 190) |
| HSL | hsl(229, 23%, 67%) |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 158, 190 |
| RGB Percent | 59.2%, 62.0%, 74.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 21%, 17%, 0%, 25% |
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