#b9979b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9979b is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 16.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 352.9 degrees, a saturation of 19.5% and a lightness of 65.9%. #b9979b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732f37. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 16
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9979b color description : Grayish red.

#b9979b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9979b has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.16, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162971.

Hex triplet b9979b #b9979b
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 155 rgb(185,151,155)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 60.8 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,60.8%)
CMYK 0, 18, 16, 27
HSL 352.9°, 19.5, 65.9 hsl(352.9,19.5%,65.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 352.9°, 18.4, 72.5
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.604, 13.306, 2.683
XYZ 36.99, 34.815, 35.78
xyY 0.344, 0.324, 34.815
CIE-LCH 65.604, 13.574, 11.4
CIE-LUV 65.604, 20.585, 1.488
Hunter-Lab 59.004, 8.645, 5.35
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #b9979b

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Alternatives to #b9979b

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#b9979b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9979b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9979b;}
.background {background-color:#b9979b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9979b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9979b

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, #020101 is the darkest color, while #f8f5f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9979b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aca4a5 is the less saturated color, while #fc5468 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9979b 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
  • #a2a2a2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a7a0a1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7a3a3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b59f9f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ad9ea0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b69c9d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb99a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population