#8B979C

Color Details

HEX
#8B979C
RGB
rgb(139, 151, 156)
HSL
hsl(198, 8%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 3%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.00:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b979c
Contrast 7.00:1 AAA
White on #8b979c
Contrast 3.00:1 Fail
#8b979c on Black
Contrast 7.00:1 AAA
#8b979c on White
Contrast 3.00:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#a2acb0
#b9c1c4
#d1d5d7
#6f797d
#535b5e
#383c3e

Complement & Analogous

#9c908b
#7c86ab
#7caba2

Triadic

#9c8b97
#979c8b

Monochrome

#383c3e #535b5e #8b979c #b9c1c4 #d1d5d7 #e8eaeb

Analogous

#7caba2 #a3c4be #8b979c #969ebc #7c86ab #636b89

Complementary Mix

#535b5e #8b979c #b9c1c4 #9c908b #bfb7b4 #655e5a

Nearby Colors

#8b979b
#8b979d
#8b978c
#8b97ac

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About #8B979C

#8B979C converts to RGB(139, 151, 156) and HSL(198, 8%, 58%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#8B979C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B979C?
RGB: 139, 151, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 151, 156)
Is #8B979C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B979C?
Complement: #9c908b.
Does #8B979C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.00:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.00:1 (AAA (normal text)).