#7978bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #7978bc is composed of 47.5% red, 47.1% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 35.6% cyan, 36.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 240.9 degrees, a saturation of 33.7% and a lightness of 60.4%. #7978bc color hex could be obtained by blending #f2f0ff with #000079. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 47
    • G 47
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 36
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#7978bc color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#7978bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #7978bc has RGB values of R:121, G:120, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.36, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7960764.

Hex triplet 7978bc #7978bc
RGB Decimal 121, 120, 188 rgb(121,120,188)
RGB Percent 47.5, 47.1, 73.7 rgb(47.5%,47.1%,73.7%)
CMYK 36, 36, 0, 26
HSL 240.9°, 33.7, 60.4 hsl(240.9,33.7%,60.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 240.9°, 36.2, 73.7
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 53.09, 16.805, -35.596
XYZ 23.677, 21.128, 50.405
xyY 0.249, 0.222, 21.128
CIE-LCH 53.09, 39.363, 295.273
CIE-LUV 53.09, -3.639, -56.385
Hunter-Lab 45.966, 11.506, -32.84
Binary 01111001, 01111000, 10111100

Color Schemes with #7978bc

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Alternatives to #7978bc

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#7978bc Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #7978bc

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, #050509 is the darkest color, while #fbfbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #7978bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #97979d is the less saturated color, while #3d3afa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #7978bc 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
  • #808080 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7f7e8c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6d83c2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6b84bd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #738892 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #717fc0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7080bc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7582a1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population