#bb9799 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9799 is composed of 73.3% red, 59.2% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.3% magenta, 18.2% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 356.7 degrees, a saturation of 20.9% and a lightness of 66.3%. #bb9799 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #772f33. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 19
    • Y 18
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb9799 color description : Grayish red.

#bb9799 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9799 has RGB values of R:187, G:151, B:153 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.19, Y:0.18, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12294041.

Hex triplet bb9799 #bb9799
RGB Decimal 187, 151, 153 rgb(187,151,153)
RGB Percent 73.3, 59.2, 60 rgb(73.3%,59.2%,60%)
CMYK 0, 19, 18, 27
HSL 356.7°, 20.9, 66.3 hsl(356.7,20.9%,66.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.7°, 19.3, 73.3
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.748, 13.736, 4.038
XYZ 37.309, 34.999, 34.925
xyY 0.348, 0.326, 34.999
CIE-LCH 65.748, 14.317, 16.383
CIE-LUV 65.748, 22.121, 3.303
Hunter-Lab 59.16, 9.041, 6.41
Binary 10111011, 10010111, 10011001

Color Schemes with #bb9799

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Alternatives to #bb9799

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#bb9799 Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9799;}
.background {background-color:#bb9799;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb9799

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 #f9f6f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb9799

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aea4a5 is the less saturated color, while #fd555e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9799 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
  • #a7a0a0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7a3a2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b69f9d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ae9f9e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b89c9b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd99a1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population