#b9978e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9978e is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 23.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 12.6 degrees, a saturation of 23.5% and a lightness of 64.1%. #b9978e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732f1d. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 23
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9978e color description : Grayish red.

#b9978e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9978e has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.23, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162958.

Hex triplet b9978e #b9978e
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 142 rgb(185,151,142)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 55.7 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,55.7%)
CMYK 0, 18, 23, 27
HSL 12.6°, 23.5, 64.1 hsl(12.6,23.5%,64.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 12.6°, 23.2, 72.5
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.28, 11.272, 9.512
XYZ 35.956, 34.402, 30.336
xyY 0.357, 0.342, 34.402
CIE-LCH 65.28, 14.749, 40.161
CIE-LUV 65.28, 21.931, 11.192
Hunter-Lab 58.653, 6.784, 10.392
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 10001110

Color Schemes with #b9978e

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Alternatives to #b9978e

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#b9978e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9978e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9978e;}
.background {background-color:#b9978e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9978e;}

Shades and Tints of #b9978e

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, #080605 is the darkest color, while #fdfbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9978e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a4a3a3 is the less saturated color, while #f8724f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9978e 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
  • #a9a297 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b89d93 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be99a4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ae9e93 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b89b91 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc989c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population