#b9979f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9979f is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 14.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 345.9 degrees, a saturation of 19.5% and a lightness of 65.9%. #b9979f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732f3f. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 14
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9979f color description : Grayish red.

#b9979f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9979f has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.14, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162975.

Hex triplet b9979f #b9979f
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 159 rgb(185,151,159)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 62.4 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,62.4%)
CMYK 0, 18, 14, 27
HSL 345.9°, 19.5, 65.9 hsl(345.9,19.5%,65.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 345.9°, 18.4, 72.5
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.711, 13.967, 0.592
XYZ 37.331, 34.952, 37.579
xyY 0.34, 0.318, 34.952
CIE-LCH 65.711, 13.98, 2.426
CIE-LUV 65.711, 20.16, -1.589
Hunter-Lab 59.12, 9.255, 3.697
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 10011111

Color Schemes with #b9979f

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Alternatives to #b9979f

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#b9979f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9979f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9979f;}
.background {background-color:#b9979f;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9979f;}

Shades and Tints of #b9979f

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 #f8f5f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9979f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aca4a6 is the less saturated color, while #fc547c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9979f 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
  • #a6a3a7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b49fa3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ad9fa4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b59ca1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb9aa4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population