#979E8E Hex Color

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#979e8e is a hex color. It can be described as ashy, dusty, almost grey and lime. It is a gray with a subtle lime tint. The hex code is #979e8e.

Questions about #979e8e

What is #979e8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #979e8e is rgb(151, 158, 142), in HSL hsl(86, 8%, 59%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 10%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #979e8e readable on white or black?
#979e8e has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 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.