#7979b5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #7979b5 is composed of 47.5% red, 47.5% green and 71% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 33.1% cyan, 33.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 240 degrees, a saturation of 28.8% and a lightness of 59.2%. #7979b5 color hex could be obtained by blending #f2f2ff with #00006b. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 47
    • G 47
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 33
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#7979b5 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#7979b5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #7979b5 has RGB values of R:121, G:121, B:181 and CMYK values of C:0.33, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 7961013.

Hex triplet 7979b5 #7979b5
RGB Decimal 121, 121, 181 rgb(121,121,181)
RGB Percent 47.5, 47.5, 71 rgb(47.5%,47.5%,71%)
CMYK 33, 33, 0, 29
HSL 240°, 28.8, 59.2 hsl(240,28.8%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 240°, 33.1, 71
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 53.032, 14.303, -31.663
XYZ 23.061, 21.075, 46.566
xyY 0.254, 0.232, 21.075
CIE-LCH 53.032, 34.744, 294.31
CIE-LUV 53.032, -3.597, -49.816
Hunter-Lab 45.908, 9.328, -28.005
Binary 01111001, 01111001, 10110101

Color Schemes with #7979b5

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #7979b5

Below, you can see some colors close to #7979b5. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#7979b5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #7979b5

This text has a font color of #7979b5.

<span style="color:#7979b5;">Text here</span>
#7979b5 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #7979b5.

<p style="background-color:#7979b5;">Content here</p>
#7979b5 border color

This element has a border color of #7979b5.

<div style="border:1px solid #7979b5;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#7979b5;}
.background {background-color:#7979b5;}
.border {border:1px solid #7979b5;}

Shades and Tints of #7979b5

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, #030305 is the darkest color, while #f7f7fb is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #7979b5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #91919d is the less saturated color, while #3131fd is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #7979b5 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
  • #7f7f8b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7183bb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7184b7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #758891 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #747fb9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7480b6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #76829e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population