#b97972 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b97972 is composed of 72.5% red, 47.5% green and 44.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 34.6% magenta, 38.4% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 5.9 degrees, a saturation of 33.6% and a lightness of 58.6%. #b97972 color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2e4 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6666.

    • R 73
    • G 47
    • B 45
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 35
    • Y 38
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b97972 color description : Slightly desaturated red.

#b97972 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b97972 has RGB values of R:185, G:121, B:114 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.35, Y:0.38, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12155250.

Hex triplet b97972 #b97972
RGB Decimal 185, 121, 114 rgb(185,121,114)
RGB Percent 72.5, 47.5, 44.7 rgb(72.5%,47.5%,44.7%)
CMYK 0, 35, 38, 27
HSL 5.9°, 33.6, 58.6 hsl(5.9,33.6%,58.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 5.9°, 38.4, 72.5
Web Safe cc6666 #cc6666
CIE-LAB 57.275, 24.146, 14.164
XYZ 29.882, 25.206, 19.21
xyY 0.402, 0.339, 25.206
CIE-LCH 57.275, 27.993, 30.397
CIE-LUV 57.275, 43.843, 14.065
Hunter-Lab 50.205, 18.385, 12.458
Binary 10111001, 01111001, 01110010

Color Schemes with #b97972

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Alternatives to #b97972

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#b97972 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b97972

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b97972;}
.background {background-color:#b97972;}
.border {border:1px solid #b97972;}

Shades and Tints of #b97972

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 #faf6f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b97972

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #999392 is the less saturated color, while #fa4531 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b97972 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
  • #8b8b8b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #948786 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #958f80 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a58a76 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd7d86 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a2877b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ac8474 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc7c7f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population