#b9978d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9978d is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 55.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 23.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 13.6 degrees, a saturation of 23.9% and a lightness of 63.9%. #b9978d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732f1b. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 24
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9978d color description : Grayish red.

#b9978d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9978d has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:141 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.24, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162957.

Hex triplet b9978d #b9978d
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 141 rgb(185,151,141)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 55.3 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,55.3%)
CMYK 0, 18, 24, 27
HSL 13.6°, 23.9, 63.9 hsl(13.6,23.9%,63.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 13.6°, 23.8, 72.5
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.256, 11.123, 10.039
XYZ 35.881, 34.372, 29.942
xyY 0.358, 0.343, 34.372
CIE-LCH 65.256, 14.983, 42.069
CIE-LUV 65.256, 22.032, 11.918
Hunter-Lab 58.627, 6.649, 10.759
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 10001101

Color Schemes with #b9978d

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Alternatives to #b9978d

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#b9978d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9978d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9978d;}
.background {background-color:#b9978d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9978d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9978d

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, #080505 is the darkest color, while #fcfbfa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9978d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a4a3a2 is the less saturated color, while #f9744d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9978d 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a59e9c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a9a296 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b89d92 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be99a4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #af9e92 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b89b90 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc989b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population