#b96979 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b96979 is composed of 72.5% red, 41.2% green and 47.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 43.2% magenta, 34.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 348 degrees, a saturation of 36.4% and a lightness of 56.9%. #b96979 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffd2f2 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6666.

    • R 73
    • G 41
    • B 47
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 43
    • Y 35
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b96979 color description : Slightly desaturated red.

#b96979 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b96979 has RGB values of R:185, G:105, B:121 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.43, Y:0.35, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12151161.

Hex triplet b96979 #b96979
RGB Decimal 185, 105, 121 rgb(185,105,121)
RGB Percent 72.5, 41.2, 47.5 rgb(72.5%,41.2%,47.5%)
CMYK 0, 43, 35, 27
HSL 348°, 36.4, 56.9 hsl(348,36.4%,56.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 348°, 43.2, 72.5
Web Safe cc6666 #cc6666
CIE-LAB 53.814, 33.781, 5.194
XYZ 28.511, 21.8, 20.794
xyY 0.401, 0.307, 21.8
CIE-LCH 53.814, 34.177, 8.741
CIE-LUV 53.814, 52.511, 0.812
Hunter-Lab 46.69, 27.29, 6.277
Binary 10111001, 01101001, 01111001

Color Schemes with #b96979

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Alternatives to #b96979

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#b96979 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b96979

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b96979;}
.background {background-color:#b96979;}
.border {border:1px solid #b96979;}

Shades and Tints of #b96979

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, #0a0506 is the darkest color, while #fefcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b96979

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #978b8d is the less saturated color, while #fd2550 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b96979 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
  • #838383 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8e7e81 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #88868a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #98827b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc7179 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #997b84 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a4797a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ba6e79 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population