#979FAF

The hexadecimal color code #979FAF is a light, desaturated shade of Blue (known as darkgray). In the RGB color model, #979FAF is comprised of 151 red, 159 green, and 175 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 220 degrees, a saturation of 13%, and a lightness of 64%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 497 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create desaturated Blue atmospheres. Designers searching for Blue 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 #979FAF.