#b8979d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b8979d is composed of 72.2% red, 59.2% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 14.7% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 349.1 degrees, a saturation of 18.9% and a lightness of 65.7%. #b8979d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #712f3b. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 72
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 15
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b8979d color description : Grayish red.

#b8979d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b8979d has RGB values of R:184, G:151, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.15, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12097437.

Hex triplet b8979d #b8979d
RGB Decimal 184, 151, 157 rgb(184,151,157)
RGB Percent 72.2, 59.2, 61.6 rgb(72.2%,59.2%,61.6%)
CMYK 0, 18, 15, 28
HSL 349.1°, 18.9, 65.7 hsl(349.1,18.9%,65.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 349.1°, 17.9, 72.2
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.56, 13.262, 1.484
XYZ 36.919, 34.759, 36.661
xyY 0.341, 0.321, 34.759
CIE-LCH 65.56, 13.345, 6.385
CIE-LUV 65.56, 19.72, -0.194
Hunter-Lab 58.957, 8.603, 4.401
Binary 10111000, 10010111, 10011101

Color Schemes with #b8979d

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Alternatives to #b8979d

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#b8979d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b8979d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b8979d;}
.background {background-color:#b8979d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b8979d;}

Shades and Tints of #b8979d

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, #010101 is the darkest color, while #f8f4f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b8979d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aba4a6 is the less saturated color, while #fb5472 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b8979d 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
  • #a2a2a2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a6a0a1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6a3a5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b49fa1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ac9ea2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b59c9f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ba99a3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population