#979FAF Hex Color
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#979faf is a muted, dusty blue with ashy gray undertones and a medium-light value. Its restrained character suggests trust, security, and reliability, fitting finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm white instead of a dominant background. The hex code #979faf gives black text about 7.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #979faf
What is #979faf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #979faf is rgb(151, 159, 175), in HSL hsl(220, 13%, 64%) and in CMYK 14%, 9%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #979faf?
Does #979faf read as warm or cool?
#979faf reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base is softened by ashy gray undertones, giving it a calm, reserved character rather than a bright or energetic feel. Warm white, beige, or terracotta accents can balance that coolness.
Is #979faf readable on white or black?
#979faf has a 2.66:1 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.