#78979d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #78979d is composed of 47.1% red, 59.2% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 23.6% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 189.7 degrees, a saturation of 15.9% and a lightness of 54.3%. #78979d color hex could be obtained by blending #f0ffff with #002f3b. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 47
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 24
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#78979d color description : Dark grayish cyan.

#78979d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #78979d has RGB values of R:120, G:151, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.24, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 7903133.

Hex triplet 78979d #78979d
RGB Decimal 120, 151, 157 rgb(120,151,157)
RGB Percent 47.1, 59.2, 61.6 rgb(47.1%,59.2%,61.6%)
CMYK 24, 4, 0, 38
HSL 189.7°, 15.9, 54.3 hsl(189.7,15.9%,54.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.7°, 23.6, 61.6
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 60.391, -9.355, -6.712
XYZ 24.897, 28.56, 36.097
xyY 0.278, 0.319, 28.56
CIE-LCH 60.391, 11.514, 215.658
CIE-LUV 60.391, -16.101, -8.349
Hunter-Lab 53.441, -10.365, -2.639
Binary 01111000, 10010111, 10011101

Color Schemes with #78979d

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Alternatives to #78979d

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#78979d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #78979d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#78979d;}
.background {background-color:#78979d;}
.border {border:1px solid #78979d;}

Shades and Tints of #78979d

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, #010101 is the darkest color, while #f5f7f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #78979d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8a8b8b is the less saturated color, while #1ed4f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #78979d 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
  • #8e8e8e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8a9091 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #97969e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9e93a5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #809ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c969e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9094a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7d99a3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population