#8979bf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8979bf is composed of 53.7% red, 47.5% green and 74.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 28.3% cyan, 36.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.1% black. It has a hue angle of 253.7 degrees, a saturation of 35.4% and a lightness of 61.2%. #8979bf color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2ff with #13007f. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 54
    • G 47
    • B 75
    RGB color chart
    • C 28
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 25
    CMYK color chart

#8979bf color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#8979bf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8979bf has RGB values of R:137, G:121, B:191 and CMYK values of C:0.28, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.25. Its decimal value is 9009599.

Hex triplet 8979bf #8979bf
RGB Decimal 137, 121, 191 rgb(137,121,191)
RGB Percent 53.7, 47.5, 74.9 rgb(53.7%,47.5%,74.9%)
CMYK 28, 37, 0, 25
HSL 253.7°, 35.4, 61.2 hsl(253.7,35.4%,61.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 253.7°, 36.6, 74.9
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 54.819, 21.62, -34.51
XYZ 26.556, 22.755, 52.28
xyY 0.261, 0.224, 22.755
CIE-LCH 54.819, 40.723, 302.067
CIE-LUV 54.819, 3.28, -55.619
Hunter-Lab 47.702, 15.895, -31.59
Binary 10001001, 01111001, 10111111

Color Schemes with #8979bf

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#8979bf Preview

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Shades and Tints of #8979bf

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, #07060c is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8979bf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9a97a1 is the less saturated color, while #683cfc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8979bf 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
  • #868686 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #878391 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7187c7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7388bf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #848a93 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7a82c4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7b82bf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8583a3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population