#979FBE
Muted Blue
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About #979FBE Muted Blue
#979FBE is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 151 red, 159 green, and 190 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 228°, 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 #979FBE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
228°
Hue
23%
Saturation
67%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #979FBE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #979FBE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#979FBE on White
Contrast Ratio2.62:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#979FBE on Black
Contrast Ratio8.02:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #979FBE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #979FBE |
| RGB | rgb(151, 159, 190) |
| HSL | hsl(228, 23%, 67%) |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 159, 190 |
| RGB Percent | 59.2%, 62.4%, 74.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 21%, 16%, 0%, 25% |
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