#73979c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #73979c is composed of 45.1% red, 59.2% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.3% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 187.3 degrees, a saturation of 17.2% and a lightness of 53.1%. #73979c color hex could be obtained by blending #e6ffff with #002f39. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 45
    • G 59
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 26
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#73979c color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#73979c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #73979c has RGB values of R:115, G:151, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.26, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 7575452.

Hex triplet 73979c #73979c
RGB Decimal 115, 151, 156 rgb(115,151,156)
RGB Percent 45.1, 59.2, 61.2 rgb(45.1%,59.2%,61.2%)
CMYK 26, 3, 0, 39
HSL 187.3°, 17.2, 53.1 hsl(187.3,17.2%,53.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 187.3°, 26.3, 61.2
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 60.049, -11.171, -6.687
XYZ 24.136, 28.178, 35.618
xyY 0.274, 0.32, 28.178
CIE-LCH 60.049, 13.019, 210.904
CIE-LUV 60.049, -18.315, -8.034
Hunter-Lab 53.083, -11.732, -2.625
Binary 01110011, 10010111, 10011100

Color Schemes with #73979c

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Alternatives to #73979c

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#73979c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #73979c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#73979c;}
.background {background-color:#73979c;}
.border {border:1px solid #73979c;}

Shades and Tints of #73979c

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #070909 is the darkest color, while #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #73979c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #85898a is the less saturated color, while #17ddf8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #73979c is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #888f90 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #96959d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9d92a4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7b9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89969c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8e94a1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7899a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population