No image schema for dynamic color

#979AC4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #979AC4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#979AC4 Color Information

#979AC4 RGB value is (151, 154, 196). The hex color red value is 151, green is 154, and blue is 196. Its HSL format shows a hue of 236°, saturation of 28 percent, and lightness of68 percent. The CMYK process values are 23 percent, 21 percent, 0 percent, 23percent.

#979AC4
rgb(151, 154, 196)
ColorMean
Share

#979AC4 Color Meaning

Color #979AC4 suggests dreamlike detachment, soft intellect, and gentle possibility. Color #979AC4 is a muted periwinkle—greyed lavender-blue that hovers between thought and feeling. Named possibly from “ceiling” (as in sky-touching height), #979AC4 evokes dawn light through high windows or the inside of a seashell. In therapeutic design, color #979AC4 reduces cognitive overload by offering a chromatic “pause”—cool enough to calm, warm enough to connect. Unlike stark blues, #979AC4 avoids clinical distance; unlike purples, #979AC4 resists mysticism. In digital interfaces, color #979AC4 functions as a calming background for creative or reflective apps—journaling, meditation, or ideation tools. #979AC4 provides sufficient contrast against dark greys for readability while maintaining serenity. Print use is effective in editorial design, especially for lifestyle or literary publications seeking a contemplative tone. Consumer testing shows higher engagement with content framed in color #979AC4 versus standard greys, likely due to its subtle emotional resonance. Culturally, color #979AC4 reflects the space between decision and dream—potential not yet formed. #979AC4 appears in mindfulness branding and educational platforms for neurodiverse learners as a symbol of open-ended thinking. Spiritually, #979AC4 aligns with the crown chakra’s receptive mode: wisdom that arrives softly. Designers use color #979AC4 when they want to invite without directing. Its strength is its gentleness—a color that holds space, not answers.

Color Conversion

Convert #979AC4 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
#979AC4
RGB
rgb(151, 154, 196)
HSL
hsl(236°, 28%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(23%, 21%, 0%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(236°, 23%, 77%)
XYZ
34.2819 33.6760 56.9178
Yxy
33.6760 0.2745 0.2697
Hunter Lab
58.0310 1.2268 -3.4638
CIE-Lab
64.7046 8.0497 -21.9655

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red151 / 255 (59%)
59%
Green154 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue196 / 255 (77%)
77%

CMYK Values

Cyan23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Magenta21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#979AC4 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

#979AC4 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 #979AC4 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
#979AC4

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #979AC4 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

#979AC4

protanopia

#9898ba

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #979AC4;

Text Color

color: #979AC4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #979AC4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #979AC440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #979AC4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #979AC4 0%, #484c80 100%);

#979AC4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #979AC4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.