#979AEE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #979AEE?

RGB(151, 154, 238), HSL(237.9, 71.9%, 76.3%), CMYK(36.6%, 35.3%, 0.0%, 6.7%).

Q: Does #979AEE meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.57:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#979AEE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 151, 154, 238, in HSL 237.9°, 71.9%, 76.3%, and in CMYK 36.6%, 35.3%, 0.0%, 6.7%. The nearest named color is cornflowerblue.

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Color Values

HEX

#979AEE

RGB

151, 154, 238

HSL

237.9, 71.9%, 76.3%

HSV

237.9, 36.6%, 93.3%

CMYK

36.6%, 35.3%, 0.0%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.7175 0.1215 281.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: cornflowerblue

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.