#979ba8 - Dusky Mood color

Soft, cool slate-blue with a muted, neutral-gray base and faint lavender undertones. It reads as a calm, slightly desaturated mid-tone—neither too light nor heavy—conjuring overcast skies, weathered steel, and vintage denim. The color feels restrained and modern, lending professionalism and subtle sophistication to interfaces, interiors, or branding. Pair it with warm wood, creamy off-whites, or mustard and rust accents to add warmth, or combine with deeper navy and charcoal for a cool, cohesive palette.

color #979ba8

#979ba8 color RGB value is 151, 155, 168, and the CMYK value is 0.101, 0.0774, 0.00, 0.341. Alternative names for that color are: dusky mood, gray, darkgray, santas gray, manatee, violet, darkgrey.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
151, 155, 168
rgb(151, 155, 168)
CMYK
0.101, 0.0774, 0.00, 0.341
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sRGB
0.592, 0.608, 0.659
rgb(59.2% 60.8% 65.9%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.591, 0.602, 0.651
color(a98-rgb 0.591 0.602 0.651)
HCT
265, 10.8, 64.0
color(--hct 265 7.41% 64%)
HSL
226, 8.90, 62.5
hsl(226 8.9% 62.5%)
HSV
226, 10.1, 65.9
color(--hsv 226 10.1% 65.9%)
HWB
226, 59.2, 34.1
hwb(226 59.2% 34.1%)
Lab
64.0, 0.488, -7.33
lab(64 0.488 -7.33)
P3
0.595, 0.607, 0.654
color(display-p3 0.595 0.607 0.654)
XYZ D50
0.317, 0.328, 0.316
color(xyz-d50 0.317 0.328 0.316)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#979ba8
RGB:151 155 168
HSL:225.88deg 8.9% 62.55%
HEX:#a8a497
RGB:168 164 151
HSL:45.88deg 8.9% 62.55%

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