#a979b8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a979b8 is composed of 66.3% red, 47.5% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 8.2% cyan, 34.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 285.7 degrees, a saturation of 30.7% and a lightness of 59.8%. #a979b8 color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2ff with #530071. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 66
    • G 47
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 8
    • M 34
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#a979b8 color description : Slightly desaturated magenta.

#a979b8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a979b8 has RGB values of R:169, G:121, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.08, M:0.34, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 11106744.

Hex triplet a979b8 #a979b8
RGB Decimal 169, 121, 184 rgb(169,121,184)
RGB Percent 66.3, 47.5, 72.2 rgb(66.3%,47.5%,72.2%)
CMYK 8, 34, 0, 28
HSL 285.7°, 30.7, 59.8 hsl(285.7,30.7%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 285.7°, 34.2, 72.2
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 57.628, 29.93, -25.905
XYZ 31.85, 25.571, 48.603
xyY 0.3, 0.241, 25.571
CIE-LCH 57.628, 39.584, 319.124
CIE-LUV 57.628, 21.849, -43.653
Hunter-Lab 50.568, 23.934, -21.588
Binary 10101001, 01111001, 10111000

Color Schemes with #a979b8

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Alternatives to #a979b8

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#a979b8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a979b8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a979b8;}
.background {background-color:#a979b8;}
.border {border:1px solid #a979b8;}

Shades and Tints of #a979b8

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, #060407 is the darkest color, while #fbf9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a979b8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9d91a0 is the less saturated color, while #ce32ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a979b8 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #948b97 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7e8ec5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #878eb7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a68892 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d86c0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9386b7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a783a0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population