Color swatch image showing #979AB9 with RGB(151,154,185) values
Color swatch image showing #979AB9 with RGB(151,154,185) values

#979AB9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #979AB9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#979AB9 Color Information

#979AB9 RGB value is (151, 154, 185). The hex color red value is 151, green is 154, and blue is 185. Its HSL format shows a hue of 235°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 18 percent, 17 percent, 0 percent, 27 percent.

#979AB9 color swatch
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#979AB9 Color Meaning

Color #979AB9 suggests pragmatic calm, atmospheric neutrality, and soft structuralism. Color #979AB9 occupies the middle ground between cool blue and warm grey, resulting in a tone that feels both modern and timeless. Often used in urban infrastructure and minimalist interiors, color #979AB9 supports functionality without emotional imposition. Environmental psychologists note that such mid-tone greys with blue undertones reduce perceived crowding in dense spaces—a key reason for its use in transit hubs and shared workspaces. From a branding perspective, color #979AB9 communicates approachable professionalism. #979AB9 lacks the coldness of charcoal and the sterility of silver, offering instead a humanized neutrality. Tech companies favor color #979AB9 for dashboards and data visualization because #979AB9 recedes visually, allowing data to take center stage. Unlike pure greys, its subtle blue bias activates mild alertness—ideal for interfaces requiring sustained focus without fatigue. Studies on screen readability confirm that backgrounds in #979AB9 range improve long-duration task performance. Culturally, color #979AB9 echoes overcast coastal skies and weathered concrete—materials shaped by time, not force. #979AB9 symbolizes adaptive resilience: the ability to remain useful amid change. In spiritual design, color #979AB9 represents the quiet mind, untroubled by extremes. #979AB9 is not the color of revelation but of steady presence. Designers use color #979AB9 when the goal is endurance, not excitement—making #979AB9 a cornerstone of sustainable, user-centered color systems.

Color Conversion

Convert #979AB9 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#979AB9
RGB
rgb(151, 154, 185)
HSL
hsl(235°, 20%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(18%, 17%, 0%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(235°, 18%, 73%)
XYZ
33.0751 33.1933 50.5626
Yxy
33.1933 0.2831 0.2841
Hunter Lab
57.6136 0.8173 -2.4489
CIE-Lab
64.3171 5.4934 -16.3991

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red151 / 255 (59%)
59%
Green154 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue185 / 255 (73%)
73%

CMYK Values

Cyan18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#979AB9 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#979AB9 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #979AB9 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#979AB9

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #979AB9 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#979AB9

protanopia

#9898b1

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #979AB9;

Text Color

color: #979AB9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #979AB9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #979AB940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #979AB9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #979AB9 0%, #4e5175 100%);

#979AB9 Color FAQs

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