#b99799 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b99799 is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 17.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 356.5 degrees, a saturation of 19.5% and a lightness of 65.9%. #b99799 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732f33. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 17
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b99799 color description : Grayish red.

#b99799 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b99799 has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:153 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.17, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162969.

Hex triplet b99799 #b99799
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 153 rgb(185,151,153)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 60 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,60%)
CMYK 0, 18, 17, 27
HSL 356.5°, 19.5, 65.9 hsl(356.5,19.5%,65.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.5°, 18.4, 72.5
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.552, 12.982, 3.731
XYZ 36.823, 34.748, 34.903
xyY 0.346, 0.326, 34.748
CIE-LCH 65.552, 13.508, 16.033
CIE-LUV 65.552, 20.796, 3.012
Hunter-Lab 58.948, 8.346, 6.158
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 10011001

Color Schemes with #b99799

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Alternatives to #b99799

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#b99799 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b99799

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b99799;}
.background {background-color:#b99799;}
.border {border:1px solid #b99799;}

Shades and Tints of #b99799

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, #020101 is the darkest color, while #f8f5f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b99799

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aca4a5 is the less saturated color, while #fc545e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b99799 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a69f9f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7a3a1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b59f9d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ad9e9e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b79c9b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc99a1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population