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#979cb0

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HEX#979cb0
HEX8#979cb0ff
RGBrgb(151, 156, 176)
CMYK[0.14,0.11,0,0.31]
Name#979cb0
HCL[282.14,11.23,64.56]
oklab[0.7,0,-0.03]
Num9936048
HSI[229.11,0.06,0.63]
lab[64.56,2.36,-10.98]
Lighten
#d1d3dc
Darken
#616780
Saturate
#8591c2
Desaturate
#a3a3a3
Greyscale
#a3a3a3
Brighten
#cacfe3

Color harmonies of #979cb0

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#979cb0
#b0979c
#9cb097

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#979cb0
#b097a8
#b0ab97
#97b09e

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#979cb0
#bbc2da
#050506
#2a2b30
#4e515b
#737685

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#979cb0
#97a6b0
#97a1b0
#979cb0
#9797b0
#9c97b0

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#979cb0
#b097b0
#a6b097

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
#ffffff
#f8f8f9
#f0f1f4
#e9eaee
#e1e3e8
#dadce3
#d2d5dd
#cbced8
#c4c6d2
#bcbfcc
#b5b8c7
#adb1c1
#a6aabb
#9ea3b6
#979cb0

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0b0b0d
#161619
#202126
#2b2d32
#36383f
#41434b
#4c4e58
#565965
#616471
#6c6f7e
#777b8a
#818697
#8c91a3
#979cb0

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #979cb0 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.728 Very Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
7.698 Very Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #979cb0

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Use #979cb0 in CSS

#979cb0 as Background Color in CSS
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#979cb0 as Text Color in CSS
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#979cb0 as Border Color in CSS
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