#b9798e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9798e is composed of 72.5% red, 47.5% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 34.6% magenta, 23.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 340.3 degrees, a saturation of 31.4% and a lightness of 60%. #b9798e color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2ff with #73001d. Closest websafe color is: #cc6699.

    • R 73
    • G 47
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 35
    • Y 23
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9798e color description : Slightly desaturated pink.

#b9798e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9798e has RGB values of R:185, G:121, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.35, Y:0.23, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12155278.

Hex triplet b9798e #b9798e
RGB Decimal 185, 121, 142 rgb(185,121,142)
RGB Percent 72.5, 47.5, 55.7 rgb(72.5%,47.5%,55.7%)
CMYK 0, 35, 23, 27
HSL 340.3°, 31.4, 60 hsl(340.3,31.4%,60%)
HSV (or HSB) 340.3°, 34.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc6699 #cc6699
CIE-LAB 57.983, 27.95, -1.013
XYZ 31.727, 25.944, 28.926
xyY 0.366, 0.3, 25.944
CIE-LCH 57.983, 27.969, 357.925
CIE-LUV 57.983, 39.309, -6.33
Hunter-Lab 50.935, 22.052, 1.983
Binary 10111001, 01111001, 10001110

Color Schemes with #b9798e

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Alternatives to #b9798e

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#b9798e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9798e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9798e;}
.background {background-color:#b9798e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9798e;}

Shades and Tints of #b9798e

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, #080405 is the darkest color, while #fcfafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9798e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9a9899 is the less saturated color, while #f83a78 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9798e 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
  • #978b8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #90909c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9f8c90 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb818a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9f8797 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a8858f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ba7e8b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population