#b5979a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b5979a is composed of 71% red, 59.2% green and 60.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16.6% magenta, 14.9% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 354 degrees, a saturation of 16.9% and a lightness of 65.1%. #b5979a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #6b2f35. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 71
    • G 59
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 15
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#b5979a color description : Grayish red.

#b5979a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b5979a has RGB values of R:181, G:151, B:154 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.15, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 11900826.

Hex triplet b5979a #b5979a
RGB Decimal 181, 151, 154 rgb(181,151,154)
RGB Percent 71, 59.2, 60.4 rgb(71%,59.2%,60.4%)
CMYK 0, 17, 15, 29
HSL 354°, 16.9, 65.1 hsl(354,16.9%,65.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 354°, 16.6, 71
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.193, 11.643, 2.6
XYZ 35.955, 34.291, 35.295
xyY 0.341, 0.325, 34.291
CIE-LCH 65.193, 11.929, 12.589
CIE-LUV 65.193, 18.076, 1.672
Hunter-Lab 58.558, 7.121, 5.255
Binary 10110101, 10010111, 10011010

Color Schemes with #b5979a

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Alternatives to #b5979a

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#b5979a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b5979a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b5979a;}
.background {background-color:#b5979a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b5979a;}

Shades and Tints of #b5979a

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, #0b0808 is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b5979a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a7a5a5 is the less saturated color, while #f95363 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b5979a 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
  • #a6a2a2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b49e9e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b99ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ab9e9f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b49b9d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b899a1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population