#979EAC Color Information

Hex color code: #979EAC

A subtle blue shade, #979EAC appears as (151, 158, 172) in RGB and (220°, 11%, 63%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#979EAC

RGB

151, 158, 172

HSL

220°, 11%, 63%

CMYK

12%, 8%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#979EAC]
text-[#979EAC]
border-[#979EAC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_979EAC]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #979EAC; 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 #979EAC; background-color: #979EAC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #979EAC20; border-left: 4px solid #979EAC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #979EAC; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

151, 158, 172

Red: 151 / Green: 158 / Blue: 172

HSL

220°, 11%, 63%

Hue: 220° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

12%, 8%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 12% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #979EAC?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

ABA496

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #979EAC to RGB:

rgb(151, 158, 172)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #979EAC to HSL:

hsl(220, 11%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #979EAC to CMYK:

cmyk(12%, 8%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#979EAC is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 151, 158, 172 and HSL of 220°, 11%, 63%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #979EAC is #ABA496, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #96A8AB.

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

Contrast with #979EAC

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.80:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #979EAC?

#979EAC is a subtle blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #979EAC?

#979EAC in RGB is (151, 158, 172) - 151 red, 158 green, and 172 blue.

How to use #979EAC in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #979EAC?

#ABA496 (complementary), #96A8AB (analogous), and #6D7688 (lighter shade) work well with #979EAC.