#79b5bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #79b5bd is composed of 47.5% red, 71% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 36% cyan, 4.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 187.1 degrees, a saturation of 34% and a lightness of 60.8%. #79b5bd color hex could be obtained by blending #f2ffff with #006b7b. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 47
    • G 71
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 36
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#79b5bd color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#79b5bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #79b5bd has RGB values of R:121, G:181, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.36, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7976381.

Hex triplet 79b5bd #79b5bd
RGB Decimal 121, 181, 189 rgb(121,181,189)
RGB Percent 47.5, 71, 74.1 rgb(47.5%,71%,74.1%)
CMYK 36, 4, 0, 26
HSL 187.1°, 34, 60.8 hsl(187.1,34%,60.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 187.1°, 36, 74.1
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.025, -17.288, -10.228
XYZ 33.592, 40.785, 54.244
xyY 0.261, 0.317, 40.785
CIE-LCH 70.025, 20.087, 210.611
CIE-LUV 70.025, -28.733, -12.838
Hunter-Lab 63.863, -17.87, -5.655
Binary 01111001, 10110101, 10111101

Color Schemes with #79b5bd

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Alternatives to #79b5bd

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#79b5bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #79b5bd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#79b5bd;}
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Shades and Tints of #79b5bd

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, #050a0b is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #79b5bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #989d9e is the less saturated color, while #3be4fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #79b5bd 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
  • #a4a4a4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9ba7a9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #afaeba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b5abc5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #81b8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9bb0bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9faec2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7eb6c2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population