#b979b9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b979b9 is composed of 72.5% red, 47.5% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 34.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 300 degrees, a saturation of 31.4% and a lightness of 60%. #b979b9 color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2ff with #730073. Closest websafe color is: #cc66cc.

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

#b979b9 color description : Slightly desaturated magenta.

#b979b9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b979b9 has RGB values of R:185, G:121, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.35, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12155321.

Hex triplet b979b9 #b979b9
RGB Decimal 185, 121, 185 rgb(185,121,185)
RGB Percent 72.5, 47.5, 72.5 rgb(72.5%,47.5%,72.5%)
CMYK 0, 35, 0, 27
HSL 300°, 31.4, 60 hsl(300,31.4%,60%)
HSV (or HSB) 300°, 34.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc66cc #cc66cc
CIE-LAB 59.428, 35.301, -23.557
XYZ 35.601, 27.493, 49.328
xyY 0.317, 0.245, 27.493
CIE-LCH 59.428, 42.44, 326.284
CIE-LUV 59.428, 31.753, -41.069
Hunter-Lab 52.434, 29.437, -19.074
Binary 10111001, 01111001, 10111001

Color Schemes with #b979b9

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Alternatives to #b979b9

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#b979b9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b979b9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b979b9;}
.background {background-color:#b979b9;}
.border {border:1px solid #b979b9;}

Shades and Tints of #b979b9

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, #080408 is the darkest color, while #fcfafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b979b9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9a989a is the less saturated color, while #f83af8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b979b9 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
  • #939393 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9b8e9b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8393c9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9092b7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b68892 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9689c3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9e89b7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b783a0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population