gray

#979985

MutedNeutral

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB151, 153, 133
CMYK1, 0, 13, 40
HSL66°, 9%, 56%
LAB63, -3, 10
Closest Library Match
stone-40093% Match

Readability

2.91On WhiteFAIL
7.21On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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rich
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About #979985

The hexadecimal color code #979985 is a medium, desaturated shade of Gray (known as gray). In the RGB color model, #979985 is comprised of 151 red, 153 green, and 133 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 66 degrees, a saturation of 9%, and a lightness of 56%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 604 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create desaturated Gray atmospheres. Designers searching for Gray color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #979985.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind