#7978bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #7978bd is composed of 47.5% red, 47.1% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 36% cyan, 36.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 240.9 degrees, a saturation of 34.3% and a lightness of 60.6%. #7978bd color hex could be obtained by blending #f2f0ff with #00007b. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 47
    • G 47
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 36
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#7978bd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#7978bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #7978bd has RGB values of R:121, G:120, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.36, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7960765.

Hex triplet 7978bd #7978bd
RGB Decimal 121, 120, 189 rgb(121,120,189)
RGB Percent 47.5, 47.1, 74.1 rgb(47.5%,47.1%,74.1%)
CMYK 36, 37, 0, 26
HSL 240.9°, 34.3, 60.6 hsl(240.9,34.3%,60.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 240.9°, 36.5, 74.1
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 53.137, 17.08, -36.095
XYZ 23.785, 21.172, 50.975
xyY 0.248, 0.221, 21.172
CIE-LCH 53.137, 39.932, 295.324
CIE-LUV 53.137, -3.701, -57.224
Hunter-Lab 46.013, 11.75, -33.475
Binary 01111001, 01111000, 10111101

Color Schemes with #7978bd

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Alternatives to #7978bd

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#7978bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #7978bd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #7978bd

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, #05050a is the darkest color, while #fcfcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #7978bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #97979e is the less saturated color, while #3d3afb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #7978bd 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
  • #6d83c3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6a84be Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #738892 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #717fc1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7080bd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7582a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population