#b9979d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9979d is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 15.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 349.4 degrees, a saturation of 19.5% and a lightness of 65.9%. #b9979d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732f3b. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 15
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9979d color description : Grayish red.

#b9979d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9979d has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.15, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162973.

Hex triplet b9979d #b9979d
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 157 rgb(185,151,157)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 61.6 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,61.6%)
CMYK 0, 18, 15, 27
HSL 349.4°, 19.5, 65.9 hsl(349.4,19.5%,65.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 349.4°, 18.4, 72.5
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.657, 13.635, 1.637
XYZ 37.159, 34.883, 36.672
xyY 0.342, 0.321, 34.883
CIE-LCH 65.657, 13.733, 6.845
CIE-LUV 65.657, 20.373, -0.046
Hunter-Lab 59.062, 8.947, 4.529
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 10011101

Color Schemes with #b9979d

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Alternatives to #b9979d

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#b9979d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9979d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9979d;}
.background {background-color:#b9979d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9979d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9979d

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 #b9979d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aca4a6 is the less saturated color, while #fc5472 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9979d 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
  • #a2a2a2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a7a0a1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6a3a5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b49fa1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ad9fa2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b69c9f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb99a3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population