#979FB0 Hex Color
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Ashy, dusty blue sits one step from gray. #979fb0 reads dependable and calm, a fit for finance, healthcare, and tech brands built on trust. Its low saturation keeps large surfaces from feeling loud, though it can wash out beside pure white. Black text clears contrast at about 7.9:1, so body copy reads cleanly on top. Use the hex code #979fb0 as a supporting tone rather than the star of a palette.
Questions about #979fb0
What is #979fb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #979fb0 is rgb(151, 159, 176), in HSL hsl(221, 14%, 64%) and in CMYK 14%, 10%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #979fb0 a good background color for text?
Yes, for dark text. Black on #979fb0 reaches about 7.9:1 contrast, well past the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1, so small body text stays readable. White text falls short at around 2.7:1, so save it for large display type only.
What colors pair well with #979fb0?
Deep navy grounds its gray undertone, and warm cream softens the coolness. Charcoal text reads a bit softer than pure black while still passing contrast easily.
Is #979fb0 readable on white or black?
#979fb0 has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.90:1 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.