#979BAC Hex Color
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Ashy and dusty, this muted indigo leans heavily into grey territory. The hex code #979bac feels structured yet mysterious, functioning best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Because it has excellent contrast, it works well for readable body text when paired with black. It adds a sophisticated, muted touch to branding projects or digital interfaces that need a grounded, serious aesthetic.
Questions about #979bac
What is #979bac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #979bac is rgb(151, 155, 172), in HSL hsl(229, 11%, 63%) and in CMYK 12%, 10%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #979bac for a professional palette?
#979bac pairs best with charcoal or soft off-whites to maintain its sophisticated, muted aesthetic. Because it is a balanced, desaturated indigo, it also works effectively alongside warm metallics or muted earth tones like terracotta if you need a touch of contrast.
Does #979bac function better as a background or an accent?
#979bac serves best as a supporting tone or a secondary accent rather than a dominant background. Its slightly greyed-out quality makes it ideal for UI elements, borders, or body text where a softer, less aggressive alternative to standard blue or black is required.
Is #979bac readable on white or black?
#979bac has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.60:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.