#979EC3
Muted Blue
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About #979EC3 Muted Blue
#979EC3 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 151 red, 158 green, and 195 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 230°, saturation of 27%, and lightness of 68%.
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 #979EC3 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
230°
Hue
27%
Saturation
68%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #979EC3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #979EC3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#979EC3 on White
Contrast Ratio2.63:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#979EC3 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.99:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #979EC3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #979EC3 |
| RGB | rgb(151, 158, 195) |
| HSL | hsl(230, 27%, 68%) |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 158, 195 |
| RGB Percent | 59.2%, 62.0%, 76.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 23%, 19%, 0%, 24% |
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