#979CAC Hex Code
Color Name: Manatee
What is hex #979CAC Color?
The color name of hex code #979CAC is Manatee. The RGB values are (151, 156, 172) which means it is composed of
32% red, 33% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:12 M:9 Y:0 K:33. In the HSV/HSB scale, #979CAC has a hue of 226°, 12% saturation and a brightness value of 67%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #979CAC Color Codes
| Color Name | Manatee |
| RGB Values | (151, 156, 172) |
| CMYK Values | (12%, 9%, 0%, 33%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (226°, 12%, 67%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #686353 [Wenge] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7543 C |
| Closest RAL | 7040 [Window grey] |
| Complementary Color | #ACA797 [Quick Silver] |
| #979CAC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A0A0A0 |
| Desaturated | #A2A2A2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9C9C9C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9C9C9C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C7C7C7 |
Hex #979CAC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #979CAC is #ACA797 which is called Quick Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #979CAC color is offered by #ACA797. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #979CAC are #9D97AC and #97A7AC, called Manatee and Cadet Grey, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #979CAC with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #979CAC are #AC9D97 (Grullo) and #A7AC97 (Laurel Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#979CAC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AC979C (Heliotrope Gray) and #9CAC97 (Morning Blue) along with #979CAC, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #979CAC has #AC979C (Heliotrope Gray), #ACA797 (Quick Silver) and #97ACA7 (Cadet Grey). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #979CAC contains #AC97A7 (Heliotrope Gray), #ACA797 (Quick Silver) and #97AC9D (Morning Blue). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #979CAC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #979CAC rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 979CAC Color
Tints
ACB0BD- B6BAC5
- C1C4CD
- CBCED6
- D5D7DE
- E0E1E6
- EAEBEE
- F5F5F7
Tones
- 9296A3
- 90949F
- 8E919A
- 8C8E96
- 898B92
- 87888D
- 858689
- 828384
Shades
- 797D8A
- 6A6D78
- 5B5E67
- 4C4E56
- 3C3E45
- 2D2F34
- 1E1F22
- 0F1011
#979CAC Color Patterns
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#979CAC Gingham Checks
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#979CAC Polka Dots Pattern
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#979CAC Honeycomb Pattern
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#979CAC Leaves Pattern
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#979CAC Houndstooth Pattern
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#979CAC Trellis Pattern
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#979CAC Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
