#979B9B
HEX Color Code
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RGB to HEX Conversion

RGB Values

R: 151
G: 155
B: 155

Web Safe Color

#999999

HSL Values

H: 180°
S: 2%
L: 60%

CMYK Values

C: 3%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 39%

Dominant Component: CYAN. This color has a strong cyan component, making it appear more cyan-ish.

Complementary Color

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Complementary

Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. They create maximum contrast and stability.Explore more color harmonies including triadic, analogous, and tetradic combinations.

#A59C90
RGB(165, 156, 144)
#9AA696
RGB(154, 166, 150)
#888B8C
RGB(136, 139, 140)
#9E9B8F
RGB(158, 155, 143)

Design Applications

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CSS Usage Examples

Text Color

.text-color { color: #979B9B; }
Text with #979B9B color

Background Color

.bg-color { background-color: #979B9B; }
Element with #979B9B background

Border Color

.border-color { border: 2px solid #979B9B; }
Element with #979B9B border

Box Shadow

.shadow-color { box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #979B9B; }
Element with #979B9B shadow

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The color #979B9B (RGB 151, 155, 155) contains high red, high green, and high blue values, making it primarily a cyan color.

Psychological Impact of This Color

Clarity & Freshness

With cyan as the dominant component, this color may evoke feelings of tranquility, clarity, and freshness. Cyan colors are often associated with water, technology, and a sense of calm efficiency.

Common Applications

Digital Design

Cyan-dominant colors are popular in tech interfaces, healthcare applications, and designs that aim to convey clarity and efficiency.

Print & Physical Media

This more muted color would reproduce consistently across different print materials and would work well as a background or supporting element.