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Custom Color Color #979996 – Meaning, HEX, RGB, CMYK & Live Previews

Explore the Hot Pink color #979996 with HEX, RGB, CMYK, HSL values, color meaning, psychology, and live previews for design and branding.

Color Spaces of #979996

SpaceV1V2V3V4
RGB151153150
HSL0.280.010.59
HSV100°2°60°
CMYK0.010.000.020.40
XYZ29.65831.56433.378
Yxy31.5640.3140.334
Hunter56.18-1.111.08
CIE-Lab62.98-1.301.32

#979996 color RGB value is (151,153,150). #979996 color name is Custom Color color.

#979996 hex color red value is 151, green value is 153 and the blue value of its RGB is 150. Cylindrical-coordinate representations (also known as HSL) of color #979996 hue: 0.28, saturation: 0.01 and the lightness value of 979996 is 0.59.

The process color (four color CMYK) of #979996 color hex is 0.01, 0.00, 0.02, 0.40. Web safe color of #979996 is #999999. Color #979996 contains mainly GRAY color.

Base Numbers

BaseRedGreenBlue
Binary100101111001100110010110
Octal227231226
Decimal151153150
Hex979996

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Color Psychology of #979996

Gray represents neutrality, balance, and sophistication. It is versatile and works well as a background color.

Associated Emotions

NeutralityBalanceSophisticationProfessionalismTimelessness

Common Use Cases

  • Corporate design
  • Technology
  • Automotive
  • Professional services
  • Background elements

CSS Code for #979996

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Frequently Asked Questions about #979996

About #979996 Custom Color

#979996 (Custom Color) is a gray-based color with RGB values of 151, 153, 150. This color belongs to the gray color family and can be used in various design applications including web design, graphic design, interior design, and branding projects.

When working with #979996, designers often pair it with complementary colors to create visual contrast, or use analogous colors for a more harmonious palette. The shades (darker versions) and tints (lighter versions) shown above provide a monochromatic color scheme that works well for creating depth and hierarchy in designs.

For web development, #979996 can be implemented using various CSS color formats including hexadecimal (#979996), RGB (rgb(151, 153, 150)), HSL (hsl(100, 1%, 59%)), or CMYK for print projects. The web-safe equivalent of this color is #999999, which ensures consistent display across older browsers and devices.