#a179bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a179bd is composed of 63.1% red, 47.5% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 14.8% cyan, 36% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 275.3 degrees, a saturation of 34% and a lightness of 60.8%. #a179bd color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2ff with #43007b. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 63
    • G 47
    • B 74
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    • C 15
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 26
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#a179bd color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#a179bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a179bd has RGB values of R:161, G:121, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.15, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 10582461.

Hex triplet a179bd #a179bd
RGB Decimal 161, 121, 189 rgb(161,121,189)
RGB Percent 63.1, 47.5, 74.1 rgb(63.1%,47.5%,74.1%)
CMYK 15, 36, 0, 26
HSL 275.3°, 34, 60.8 hsl(275.3,34%,60.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 275.3°, 36, 74.1
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 57.004, 28.461, -29.792
XYZ 30.719, 24.926, 51.334
xyY 0.287, 0.233, 24.926
CIE-LCH 57.004, 41.202, 313.69
CIE-LUV 57.004, 16.397, -49.459
Hunter-Lab 49.926, 22.458, -26.014
Binary 10100001, 01111001, 10111101

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Alternatives to #a179bd

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#a179bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a179bd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a179bd;}
.background {background-color:#a179bd;}
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Shades and Tints of #a179bd

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, #08050b is the darkest color, while #fdfcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a179bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9c989e is the less saturated color, while #ac3bfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a179bd 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
  • #918997 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #798cc9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #818dbc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9d8993 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8785c4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8c85bc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9e83a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population