Color swatch image showing #979AB8 with RGB(151,154,184) values
Color swatch image showing #979AB8 with RGB(151,154,184) values

#979AB8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #979AB8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#979AB8 Color Information

#979AB8 RGB value is (151, 154, 184). The hex color red value is 151, green is 154, and blue is 184. Its HSL format shows a hue of 235°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 18 percent, 16 percent, 0 percent, 28 percent.

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#979AB8 Color Meaning

Color #979AB8 suggests pragmatic calm, atmospheric neutrality, and soft structuralism. Color #979AB8 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 #979AB8 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 #979AB8 communicates approachable professionalism. #979AB8 lacks the coldness of charcoal and the sterility of silver, offering instead a humanized neutrality. Tech companies favor color #979AB8 for dashboards and data visualization because #979AB8 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 #979AB8 range improve long-duration task performance. Culturally, color #979AB8 echoes overcast coastal skies and weathered concrete—materials shaped by time, not force. #979AB8 symbolizes adaptive resilience: the ability to remain useful amid change. In spiritual design, color #979AB8 represents the quiet mind, untroubled by extremes. #979AB8 is not the color of revelation but of steady presence. Designers use color #979AB8 when the goal is endurance, not excitement—making #979AB8 a cornerstone of sustainable, user-centered color systems.

Color Conversion

Convert #979AB8 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
#979AB8
RGB
rgb(151, 154, 184)
HSL
hsl(235°, 19%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(18%, 16%, 0%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(235°, 18%, 72%)
XYZ
32.9698 33.1512 50.0085
Yxy
33.1512 0.2839 0.2855
Hunter Lab
57.5771 0.7818 -2.3611
CIE-Lab
64.2832 5.2664 -15.8898

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red151 / 255 (59%)
59%
Green154 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue184 / 255 (72%)
72%

CMYK Values

Cyan18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Magenta16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#979AB8 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

#979AB8 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 #979AB8 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
#979AB8

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 #979AB8 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

#979AB8

protanopia

#9898b1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #979AB8;

Text Color

color: #979AB8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #979AB8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #979AB840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #979AB8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #979AB8 0%, #4f5274 100%);

#979AB8 Color FAQs

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