#A9979C Hex Color Code

#A9979C

The Hexadecimal Color #A9979C is a contrast shade of Dark Gray. #A9979C RGB value is rgb(169, 151, 156). RGB Color Model of #A9979C consists of 66% red, 59% green and 61% blue. HSL color Mode of #A9979C has 343°(degrees) Hue, 9% Saturation and 63% Lightness. #A9979C color has an wavelength of 404.03704nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #A9979C is #CC99CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #A9979C is #A99. The Closest Color to #A9979C is #A9A9A9. Official Name of #A9979C Hex Code is Dusty Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #A9979C is 0 Cyan 11 Magenta 8 Yellow 34 Black and #A9979C CMY is 0, 11, 8. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #A9979C is hsl(343,9,63, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(343, 11, 66). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #A9979C is 33.43, 32.97, 36.05.
Hex8 Value of #A9979C is #A9979CFF. Decimal Value of #A9979C is 11114396 and Octal Value of #A9979C is 52313634. Binary Value of #A9979C is 10101001, 10010111, 10011100 and Android of #A9979C is 4289304476 / 0xffa9979c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #A9979C is 0.326, 0.322, 0.322 and YIQ Color Space of #A9979C is 156.952, 9.1197, 5.363. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #A9979C is 32.81, 32.67, 36.0. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #A9979C is 64.14, 7.53, -0.19. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #A9979C is 64.14, 10.31, -1.58. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #A9979C is 64.14, 7.53, 358.55. Hunter Lab variable of #A9979C is 57.42, 3.44, 2.97.

#A9979C - Dusty Gray Color Image
#A9979C - Dusty Gray Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #A9979C

RGB Percentages of #A9979C

66%
59%
61%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #A9979C

66.27%
59.22%
61.18%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #A9979C

0%
11%
8%
34%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #A9979C

To get 25% Saturated #A9979C Color, you need to convert the hex color #A9979C to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #A9979C hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #A9979C

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #A9979C

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #A9979C

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #A9979C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #A9979C to it's the darkest color.

#A9979C Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(169, 151, 156)
RGB Percent 66%, 59%, 61%
RYB 169.0, 151.0, 156.0
CMYK 0, 11, 8, 34
CMY 0, 11, 8
HSL hsl(343, 9%, 63%)
HSLA hsl(343, 9%, 63%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(343, 11, 66)
XYZ 33.43, 32.97, 36.05
Hex8 Value #A9979CFF
Decimal Value 11114396
Octal Value 52313634
Binary Value 10101001,10010111,10011100
Android 4289304476 / 0xffa9979c
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(343, 9%, 63%)
xyY 0.326, 0.322, 32.969
YIQ 156.952, 9.1197, 5.363
LMS 32.81, 32.67, 36.0
CieLAB 64.14, 7.53, -0.19
CieLUV : LCHuv 64.14, 10.31, -1.58
CieLCH : LCHab 64.14, 7.53, 358.55
Hunter Lab 57.42, 3.44, 2.97
YUV 156.952, -0.47, 10.57
YDbDr 156.952, -1.43, -22.91
YCbCr 150.79, 127.53, 135.55
YCoCg 156.75, 162.5, -5.75
YPbPr 156.95, -0.54, 8.59
Munsell Color System 12036.98 35.05/355.63

#A9979C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#A9979C as Background:

Make-up can only make you look pretty on the outside but it doesn't help if your ugly on the inside. Unless you eat the make-up.

Audrey Hepburn
<p style="background: #A9979C">…</p>

#A9979C as Text Color:

I realized that the deepest spiritual lessons are not learned by His letting us have our way in the end, but by His making us wait, bearing with us in love and patience until we are able to honestly to pray what He taught His disciples to pray: Thy will be done.

Elisabeth Elliot
<p style="color: #A9979C">…</p>

#A9979C as Text Shadow:

It does not matter what sixty-six percent of people do in any particular situation. All that matters is what you do.

John Elder Robison
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #A9979C">…</p>

#A9979C as Linear Gradient:

This is how you do it: you sit down at the keyboard and you put one word after another until its done. It's that easy, and that hard.

Neil Gaiman
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #A9979C)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #A9979C?

RGB Value for #A9979C is rgb(169, 151, 156).

What is the RGB percentage of #A9979C?

RGB percentage for #A9979C is 66% Red 59% Green 61% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #A9979C?

CMYK Color Model of #A9979C is 0 Cyan 11 Magenta 8 Yellow 34 Black.

What is the HSL value of #A9979C?

HSL Value of #A9979C is 343°(degrees) Hue 9 Saturation 63 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #A9979C?

HSV Value of #A9979C is 343 Hue 11 Saturation 66 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #A9979C?

XYZ Color Model of #A9979C is 33.43, 32.97, 36.05.