#979FB4
Muted Blue
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About #979FB4 Muted Blue
#979FB4 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 151 red, 159 green, and 180 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 223°, saturation of 16%, and lightness of 65%.
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 #979FB4 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
223°
Hue
16%
Saturation
65%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #979FB4 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #979FB4 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#979FB4 on White
Contrast Ratio2.65:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#979FB4 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.93:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #979FB4 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #979FB4 |
| RGB | rgb(151, 159, 180) |
| HSL | hsl(223, 16%, 65%) |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 159, 180 |
| RGB Percent | 59.2%, 62.4%, 70.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 16%, 12%, 0%, 29% |
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