#8b7979 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b7979 is composed of 54.5% red, 47.5% green and 47.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 12.9% magenta, 12.9% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 7.2% and a lightness of 51%. #8b7979 color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2f2 with #170000. Closest websafe color is: #996666.

    • R 55
    • G 47
    • B 47
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 13
    • Y 13
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#8b7979 color description : Dark grayish red.

#8b7979 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b7979 has RGB values of R:139, G:121, B:121 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.13, Y:0.13, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 9140601.

Hex triplet 8b7979 #8b7979
RGB Decimal 139, 121, 121 rgb(139,121,121)
RGB Percent 54.5, 47.5, 47.5 rgb(54.5%,47.5%,47.5%)
CMYK 0, 13, 13, 45
HSL 0°, 7.2, 51 hsl(0,7.2%,51%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 12.9, 54.5
Web Safe 996666 #996666
CIE-LAB 52.447, 6.93, 2.55
XYZ 20.936, 20.545, 20.951
xyY 0.335, 0.329, 20.545
CIE-LCH 52.447, 7.384, 20.199
CIE-LUV 52.447, 10.781, 2.32
Hunter-Lab 45.326, 3.126, 4.323
Binary 10001011, 01111001, 01111001

Color Schemes with #8b7979

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Alternatives to #8b7979

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#8b7979 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b7979

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b7979;}
.background {background-color:#8b7979;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b7979;}

Shades and Tints of #8b7979

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, #030202 is the darkest color, while #f8f7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b7979

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8b7979 is the less saturated color, while #fe0606 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b7979 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
  • #7e7e7e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #817d7d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #868381 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #917f80 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #927e87 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #887f7e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8f7d7d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8f7c82 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population