#979CC7 Hex Color
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Like faded denim left in the sun, #979cc7 is a dusty indigo with gray undertones. Its very low saturation keeps things soft, which suits spring themes, baby products, and meditation branding. Black text holds about 7.9:1 contrast on it, so the hex code #979cc7 works as a background for small body copy. Pair it with terracotta or deep plum to keep it from washing out.
Questions about #979cc7
What is #979cc7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #979cc7 is rgb(151, 156, 199), in HSL hsl(234, 30%, 69%) and in CMYK 24%, 22%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #979cc7?
Warm accents like terracotta, dusty rose, or deep plum keep #979cc7 from looking flat. For text, black is the safest match because it reaches about 7.9:1 contrast on this shade.
Can #979cc7 work as a background for body text?
Yes, as long as the text is dark. Black on #979cc7 hits roughly 7.9:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small copy. White text falls well short, so avoid light type on it.
Is #979cc7 readable on white or black?
#979cc7 has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.89:1 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.