#979DEF Hex Color Code

#979DEF

The Hexadecimal Color #979DEF is a contrast shade of Light Steel Blue. #979DEF RGB value is rgb(151, 157, 239). RGB Color Model of #979DEF consists of 59% red, 61% green and 93% blue. HSL color Mode of #979DEF has 236°(degrees) Hue, 73% Saturation and 76% Lightness. #979DEF color has an wavelength of 471.40741nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #979DEF is #99CCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #979DEF is #99E. The Closest Color to #979DEF is #B0C4DE. Official Name of #979DEF Hex Code is Portage. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #979DEF is 37 Cyan 34 Magenta 0 Yellow 6 Black and #979DEF CMY is 37, 34, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #979DEF is hsl(236,73,76, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(236, 37, 94). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #979DEF is 40.4, 36.92, 86.64.
Hex8 Value of #979DEF is #979DEFFF. Decimal Value of #979DEF is 9936367 and Octal Value of #979DEF is 45716757. Binary Value of #979DEF is 10010111, 10011101, 11101111 and Android of #979DEF is 4288126447 / 0xff979def. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #979DEF is 0.246, 0.225, 0.225 and YIQ Color Space of #979DEF is 164.554, -29.922, 24.2494. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #979DEF is 31.4, 34.77, 85.83. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #979DEF is 67.22, 17.25, -41.85. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #979DEF is 67.22, -7.55, -69.31. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #979DEF is 67.22, 45.27, 292.4. Hunter Lab variable of #979DEF is 60.76, 12.35, -42.01.

#979DEF - Portage Color Image
#979DEF - Portage Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #979DEF

RGB Percentages of #979DEF

59%
61%
93%

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 #979DEF

59.22%
61.42%
93.73%

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 #979DEF

37%
34%
0%
6%

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 #979DEF

To get 25% Saturated #979DEF Color, you need to convert the hex color #979DEF 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 #979DEF 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 #979DEF

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 #979DEF

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 #979DEF

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 #979DEF to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #979DEF to it's the darkest color.

#979DEF Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(151, 157, 239)
RGB Percent 59%, 61%, 93%
RYB 151.0, 156.62, 239.0
CMYK 37, 34, 0, 6
CMY 37, 34, 0
HSL hsl(236, 73%, 76%)
HSLA hsl(236, 73%, 76%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(236, 37, 94)
XYZ 40.4, 36.92, 86.64
Hex8 Value #979DEFFF
Decimal Value 9936367
Octal Value 45716757
Binary Value 10010111,10011101,11101111
Android 4288126447 / 0xff979def
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(236, 73%, 76%)
xyY 0.246, 0.225, 36.924
YIQ 164.554, -29.922, 24.2494
LMS 31.4, 34.77, 85.83
CieLAB 67.22, 17.25, -41.85
CieLUV : LCHuv 67.22, -7.55, -69.31
CieLCH : LCHab 67.22, 45.27, 292.4
Hunter Lab 60.76, 12.35, -42.01
YUV 164.554, 36.63, -11.89
YDbDr 164.554, 112.01, 25.79
YCbCr 157.32, 164.9, 119.51
YCoCg 176.0, 195.0, -19.0
YPbPr 164.55, 42.01, -9.67
Munsell Color System 12181.99 171.63/264.62

#979DEF HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#979DEF as Background:

To gather with God's people in united adoration of the Father is as necessary to the Christian life as prayer.

Martin Luther
<p style="background: #979DEF">…</p>

#979DEF as Text Color:

We should never stand upon ceremony with sincerity. We should never cheat and insult and banish one another by our meanness, if there were present the kernel of worth and friendliness. We should not meet thus in haste.

Henry David Thoreau
<p style="color: #979DEF">…</p>

#979DEF as Text Shadow:

If your friend has displeased you, you shall not sit down to consider it, for he has already lost all memory of the passage, and has doubled his power to serve you, and, ere you can rise up again, will burden you with blessings.

Ralph Waldo Emerson
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #979DEF">…</p>

#979DEF as Linear Gradient:

Suspicion is far more to be wrong than right; more often unjust than just. It is no friend to virtue, and always an enemy to happiness.

Hosea Ballou
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #979DEF)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #979DEF?

RGB Value for #979DEF is rgb(151, 157, 239).

What is the RGB percentage of #979DEF?

RGB percentage for #979DEF is 59% Red 61% Green 93% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #979DEF?

CMYK Color Model of #979DEF is 37 Cyan 34 Magenta 0 Yellow 6 Black.

What is the HSL value of #979DEF?

HSL Value of #979DEF is 236°(degrees) Hue 73 Saturation 76 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #979DEF?

HSV Value of #979DEF is 236 Hue 37 Saturation 94 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #979DEF?

XYZ Color Model of #979DEF is 40.4, 36.92, 86.64.