#978B77 Hex Color Code

#978B77

The Hexadecimal Color #978B77 is a contrast shade of Gray. #978B77 RGB value is rgb(151, 139, 119). RGB Color Model of #978B77 consists of 59% red, 54% green and 46% blue. HSL color Mode of #978B77 has 37°(degrees) Hue, 13% Saturation and 53% Lightness. #978B77 color has an wavelength of 596.7037nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #978B77 is #999999. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #978B77 is #987. The Closest Color to #978B77 is #808080. Official Name of #978B77 Hex Code is Pale Oyster. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #978B77 is 0 Cyan 8 Magenta 21 Yellow 41 Black and #978B77 CMY is 0, 8, 21. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #978B77 is hsl(37,13,53, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(37, 21, 59). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #978B77 is 25.32, 26.38, 21.21.
Hex8 Value of #978B77 is #978B77FF. Decimal Value of #978B77 is 9931639 and Octal Value of #978B77 is 45705567. Binary Value of #978B77 is 10010111, 10001011, 1110111 and Android of #978B77 is 4288121719 / 0xff978b77. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #978B77 is 0.347, 0.362, 0.362 and YIQ Color Space of #978B77 is 140.308, 13.5768, -3.686. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #978B77 is 26.44, 27.09, 21.29. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #978B77 is 58.4, 1.05, 12.33. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #978B77 is 58.4, 8.45, 16.34. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #978B77 is 58.4, 12.37, 85.13. Hunter Lab variable of #978B77 is 51.36, -1.89, 11.47.

#978B77 - Pale Oyster Color Image
#978B77 - Pale Oyster Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #978B77

RGB Percentages of #978B77

59%
54%
46%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #978B77

54.2%
59.22%
46.67%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #978B77

0%
8%
21%
41%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #978B77

To get 25% Saturated #978B77 Color, you need to convert the hex color #978B77 to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #978B77 hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #978B77

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #978B77

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #978B77

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #978B77 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #978B77 to it's the darkest color.

#978B77 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(151, 139, 119)
RGB Percent 59%, 54%, 46%
RYB 138.2, 151.0, 119.0
CMYK 0, 8, 21, 41
CMY 0, 8, 21
HSL hsl(37, 13%, 53%)
HSLA hsl(37, 13%, 53%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(37, 21, 59)
XYZ 25.32, 26.38, 21.21
Hex8 Value #978B77FF
Decimal Value 9931639
Octal Value 45705567
Binary Value 10010111,10001011,1110111
Android 4288121719 / 0xff978b77
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(37, 13%, 53%)
xyY 0.347, 0.362, 26.377
YIQ 140.308, 13.5768, -3.686
LMS 26.44, 27.09, 21.29
CieLAB 58.4, 1.05, 12.33
CieLUV : LCHuv 58.4, 8.45, 16.34
CieLCH : LCHab 58.4, 12.37, 85.13
Hunter Lab 51.36, -1.89, 11.47
YUV 140.308, -10.48, 9.38
YDbDr 140.308, -32.06, -20.34
YCbCr 136.5, 117.44, 134.7
YCoCg 137.0, 135.0, 2.0
YPbPr 140.31, -12.02, 7.63
Munsell Color System 11639.86 57.90/82.94

#978B77 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#978B77 as Background:

From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free.

Jacques Yves Cousteau
<p style="background: #978B77">…</p>

#978B77 as Text Color:

Be quiet now and wait. It may be that the ocean one, the one we desire so to move into and become, desires us out here on land a little longer, going our sundry roads to the shore.

Rumi
<p style="color: #978B77">…</p>

#978B77 as Text Shadow:

I'll love you till the ocean Is folded and hung up to dry And the seven stars go squawking Like geese about the sky.

W. H. Auden
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #978B77">…</p>

#978B77 as Linear Gradient:

To me the sea is a continual miracle; The fishes that swim - the rocks - the motion of the waves - the ships, with men in them, what stranger miracles are there?

Walt Whitman
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #978B77)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #978B77?

RGB Value for #978B77 is rgb(151, 139, 119).

What is the RGB percentage of #978B77?

RGB percentage for #978B77 is 59% Red 54% Green 46% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #978B77?

CMYK Color Model of #978B77 is 0 Cyan 8 Magenta 21 Yellow 41 Black.

What is the HSL value of #978B77?

HSL Value of #978B77 is 37°(degrees) Hue 13 Saturation 53 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #978B77?

HSV Value of #978B77 is 37 Hue 21 Saturation 59 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #978B77?

XYZ Color Model of #978B77 is 25.32, 26.38, 21.21.