#97979C
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#97979C
Color Values
#97979C
151, 151, 156
240.0, 2.5%, 60.2%
240.0, 3.2%, 61.2%
3.2%, 3.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%
0.678 0.0073 286.2
Properties
Color Psychology
Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.
Design Usage
Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #97979C;
color: #97979C;
border-color: #97979C;
Zinc 400
#A1A1AA
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
2.91:1
Text on black
7.22:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #97979C?
RGB(151, 151, 156) · HSL(240.0, 2.5%, 60.2%) · CMYK(3.2%, 3.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%)
Does #97979C meet WCAG contrast on white?
2.91:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #97979C?
Use 000000 text on a #97979C background; contrast on black is 7.22:1.