#b9799d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9799d is composed of 72.5% red, 47.5% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 34.6% magenta, 15.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 326.3 degrees, a saturation of 31.4% and a lightness of 60%. #b9799d color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2ff with #73003b. Closest websafe color is: #cc6699.

    • R 73
    • G 47
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 35
    • Y 15
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9799d color description : Slightly desaturated pink.

#b9799d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9799d has RGB values of R:185, G:121, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.35, Y:0.15, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12155293.

Hex triplet b9799d #b9799d
RGB Decimal 185, 121, 157 rgb(185,121,157)
RGB Percent 72.5, 47.5, 61.6 rgb(72.5%,47.5%,61.6%)
CMYK 0, 35, 15, 27
HSL 326.3°, 31.4, 60 hsl(326.3,31.4%,60%)
HSV (or HSB) 326.3°, 34.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc6699 #cc6699
CIE-LAB 58.438, 30.32, -9.004
XYZ 32.93, 26.425, 35.262
xyY 0.348, 0.279, 26.425
CIE-LCH 58.438, 31.629, 343.461
CIE-LUV 58.438, 36.714, -18.143
Hunter-Lab 51.405, 24.389, -4.688
Binary 10111001, 01111001, 10011101

Color Schemes with #b9799d

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #b9799d

Below, you can see some colors close to #b9799d. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#b9799d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9799d

This text has a font color of #b9799d.

<span style="color:#b9799d;">Text here</span>
#b9799d background color

This paragraph has a background color of #b9799d.

<p style="background-color:#b9799d;">Content here</p>
#b9799d border color

This element has a border color of #b9799d.

<div style="border:1px solid #b9799d;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#b9799d;}
.background {background-color:#b9799d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9799d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9799d

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, #080406 is the darkest color, while #fcfafb is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #b9799d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9a9899 is the less saturated color, while #f83aa5 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9799d 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
  • #909090 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #988b93 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8c91ac Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9a8e9d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b9838d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9c88a6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a5869d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b97f92 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population