#979D94

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #979D94?

RGB(151, 157, 148), HSL(100.0, 4.4%, 59.8%), CMYK(3.8%, 0.0%, 5.7%, 38.4%).

Q: Does #979D94 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.78:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#979D94 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 151, 157, 148, in HSL 100.0°, 4.4%, 59.8%, and in CMYK 3.8%, 0.0%, 5.7%, 38.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 7004 Signal Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#979D94

RGB

151, 157, 148

HSL

100.0, 4.4%, 59.8%

HSV

100.0, 5.7%, 61.6%

CMYK

3.8%, 0.0%, 5.7%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.6884 0.0146 134.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 7004 Signal Grey

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.