#979DA5 Color Information

Hex color code: #979DA5

#979DA5 is a subtle blue color. In RGB it is (151, 157, 165), and in HSL it is (214°, 7%, 62%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#979DA5

RGB

151, 157, 165

HSL

214°, 7%, 62%

CMYK

8%, 5%, 0%, 35%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #979DA5;
background-color: #979DA5;
border-color: #979DA5;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #979DA5;
border: 2px solid #979DA5;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#979DA5]
text-[#979DA5]
border-[#979DA5]
shadow-[0_0_10px_979DA5]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #979DA5, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #979DA5; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #979DA5; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #979DA5; background-color: #979DA515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #979DA520; border-left: 4px solid #979DA5; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #979DA5; }

Related Colors

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #979DA5 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

151, 157, 165

Red: 151 / Green: 157 / Blue: 165

HSL

214°, 7%, 62%

Hue: 214° / Saturation: 7% / Lightness: 62%

CMYK

8%, 5%, 0%, 35%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 35%

What color is #979DA5?

#979DA5 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A59F97

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #979DA5 to RGB:

rgb(151, 157, 165)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #979DA5 to HSL:

hsl(214, 7%, 62%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #979DA5 to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 5%, 0%, 35%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#979DA5 is a balanced blue color with RGB values of 151, 157, 165 and HSL of 214°, 7%, 62%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #979DA5 is #A59F97, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #97A4A5.

Use #979DA5 in CSS: color: #979DA5 or background-color: #979DA5. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #979DA5

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.68:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #979DA5?

#979DA5 is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #979DA5?

#979DA5 in RGB is (151, 157, 165) - 151 red, 157 green, and 165 blue.

How to use #979DA5 in CSS?

Use #979DA5 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #979DA5?

#A59F97 (complementary), #97A4A5 (analogous), and #6F7780 (lighter shade) work well with #979DA5.