#b4979b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b4979b is composed of 70.6% red, 59.2% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16.1% magenta, 13.9% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 351.7 degrees, a saturation of 16.2% and a lightness of 64.9%. #b4979b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #692f37. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 71
    • G 59
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 16
    • Y 14
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#b4979b color description : Grayish red.

#b4979b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b4979b has RGB values of R:180, G:151, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.16, Y:0.14, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 11835291.

Hex triplet b4979b #b4979b
RGB Decimal 180, 151, 155 rgb(180,151,155)
RGB Percent 70.6, 59.2, 60.8 rgb(70.6%,59.2%,60.8%)
CMYK 0, 16, 14, 29
HSL 351.7°, 16.2, 64.9 hsl(351.7,16.2%,64.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.7°, 16.1, 70.6
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.124, 11.435, 1.926
XYZ 35.805, 34.204, 35.724
xyY 0.339, 0.323, 34.204
CIE-LCH 65.124, 11.596, 9.562
CIE-LUV 65.124, 17.33, 0.76
Hunter-Lab 58.484, 6.933, 4.722
Binary 10110100, 10010111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #b4979b

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Alternatives to #b4979b

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#b4979b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b4979b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b4979b;}
.background {background-color:#b4979b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b4979b;}

Shades and Tints of #b4979b

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, #0a0708 is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b4979b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a6a5a5 is the less saturated color, while #f95269 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b4979b 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a49e9f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a5a2a3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b39e9f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b89ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #aa9ea0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b39b9d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b799a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population