#7979b0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #7979b0 is composed of 47.5% red, 47.5% green and 69% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 31.3% cyan, 31.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 31% black. It has a hue angle of 240 degrees, a saturation of 25.8% and a lightness of 58.2%. #7979b0 color hex could be obtained by blending #f2f2ff with #000061. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 47
    • G 47
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 31
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#7979b0 color description : Mostly desaturated dark blue.

#7979b0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #7979b0 has RGB values of R:121, G:121, B:176 and CMYK values of C:0.31, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 7961008.

Hex triplet 7979b0 #7979b0
RGB Decimal 121, 121, 176 rgb(121,121,176)
RGB Percent 47.5, 47.5, 69 rgb(47.5%,47.5%,69%)
CMYK 31, 31, 0, 31
HSL 240°, 25.8, 58.2 hsl(240,25.8%,58.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 240°, 31.3, 69
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 52.811, 12.966, -29.125
XYZ 22.557, 20.874, 43.913
xyY 0.258, 0.239, 20.874
CIE-LCH 52.811, 31.881, 293.998
CIE-LUV 52.811, -3.292, -45.589
Hunter-Lab 45.688, 8.177, -25.004
Binary 01111001, 01111001, 10110000

Color Schemes with #7979b0

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Alternatives to #7979b0

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#7979b0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #7979b0

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Shades and Tints of #7979b0

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, #010102 is the darkest color, while #f4f4f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #7979b0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929297 is the less saturated color, while #2f2ffa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #7979b0 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
  • #7f7f7f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7e7e89 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7383b6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7483b2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #768790 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #757fb3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #767fb1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #77829c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population