#b979df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b979df is composed of 72.5% red, 47.5% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17% cyan, 45.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 277.6 degrees, a saturation of 61.4% and a lightness of 67.5%. #b979df color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2ff with #7300bf. Closest websafe color is: #cc66cc.

    • R 73
    • G 47
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 46
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#b979df color description : Soft violet.

#b979df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b979df has RGB values of R:185, G:121, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.46, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 12155359.

Hex triplet b979df #b979df
RGB Decimal 185, 121, 223 rgb(185,121,223)
RGB Percent 72.5, 47.5, 87.5 rgb(72.5%,47.5%,87.5%)
CMYK 17, 46, 0, 13
HSL 277.6°, 61.4, 67.5 hsl(277.6,61.4%,67.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 277.6°, 45.7, 87.5
Web Safe cc66cc #cc66cc
CIE-LAB 61.061, 43.042, -42.462
XYZ 40.162, 29.318, 73.351
xyY 0.281, 0.205, 29.318
CIE-LCH 61.061, 60.462, 315.388
CIE-LUV 61.061, 25.136, -72.541
Hunter-Lab 54.146, 37.647, -42.418
Binary 10111001, 01111001, 11011111

Color Schemes with #b979df

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Alternatives to #b979df

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#b979df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b979df

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b979df;}
.background {background-color:#b979df;}
.border {border:1px solid #b979df;}

Shades and Tints of #b979df

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, #060209 is the darkest color, while #fbf8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b979df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aea6b2 is the less saturated color, while #c159ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b979df 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9f92a6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7095f1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7b98d8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #af909b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a8bea Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #928cda Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b388b3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population