#b3979d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b3979d is composed of 70.2% red, 59.2% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 15.6% magenta, 12.3% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 347.1 degrees, a saturation of 15.6% and a lightness of 64.7%. #b3979d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #672f3b. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 70
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 16
    • Y 12
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b3979d color description : Grayish red.

#b3979d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b3979d has RGB values of R:179, G:151, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.16, Y:0.12, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11769757.

Hex triplet b3979d #b3979d
RGB Decimal 179, 151, 157 rgb(179,151,157)
RGB Percent 70.2, 59.2, 61.6 rgb(70.2%,59.2%,61.6%)
CMYK 0, 16, 12, 30
HSL 347.1°, 15.6, 64.7 hsl(347.1,15.6%,64.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 347.1°, 15.6, 70.2
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.083, 11.401, 0.731
XYZ 35.742, 34.152, 36.606
xyY 0.336, 0.321, 34.152
CIE-LCH 65.083, 11.425, 3.667
CIE-LUV 65.083, 16.49, -0.928
Hunter-Lab 58.44, 6.902, 3.77
Binary 10110011, 10010111, 10011101

Color Schemes with #b3979d

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Alternatives to #b3979d

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#b3979d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b3979d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b3979d;}
.background {background-color:#b3979d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b3979d;}

Shades and Tints of #b3979d

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, #090707 is the darkest color, while #fefdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b3979d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a5a5a5 is the less saturated color, while #f85275 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b3979d 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
  • #a4a2a5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b29ea1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b79ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #aa9ea2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b29b9f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b599a3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population