#b2979d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b2979d is composed of 69.8% red, 59.2% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 15.2% magenta, 11.8% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 346.7 degrees, a saturation of 14.9% and a lightness of 64.5%. #b2979d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #652f3b. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 70
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 15
    • Y 12
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b2979d color description : Dark grayish red.

#b2979d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b2979d has RGB values of R:178, G:151, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.15, Y:0.12, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11704221.

Hex triplet b2979d #b2979d
RGB Decimal 178, 151, 157 rgb(178,151,157)
RGB Percent 69.8, 59.2, 61.6 rgb(69.8%,59.2%,61.6%)
CMYK 0, 15, 12, 30
HSL 346.7°, 14.9, 64.5 hsl(346.7,14.9%,64.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 346.7°, 15.2, 69.8
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 64.989, 11.03, 0.582
XYZ 35.512, 34.033, 36.595
xyY 0.335, 0.321, 34.033
CIE-LCH 64.989, 11.046, 3.021
CIE-LUV 64.989, 15.852, -1.074
Hunter-Lab 58.338, 6.566, 3.645
Binary 10110010, 10010111, 10011101

Color Schemes with #b2979d

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Alternatives to #b2979d

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#b2979d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b2979d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b2979d;}
.background {background-color:#b2979d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b2979d;}

Shades and Tints of #b2979d

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, #090607 is the darkest color, while #fdfcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b2979d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #ab9ea1 is the less saturated color, while #ff4a72 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b2979d 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a49e9f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a4a1a5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b29da1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b69ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a99da2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b29b9f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b499a3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population