#bb7979 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb7979 is composed of 73.3% red, 47.5% green and 47.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 35.3% magenta, 35.3% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 32.7% and a lightness of 60.4%. #bb7979 color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2f2 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6666.

    • R 73
    • G 47
    • B 47
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 35
    • Y 35
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb7979 color description : Slightly desaturated red.

#bb7979 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb7979 has RGB values of R:187, G:121, B:121 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.35, Y:0.35, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12286329.

Hex triplet bb7979 #bb7979
RGB Decimal 187, 121, 121 rgb(187,121,121)
RGB Percent 73.3, 47.5, 47.5 rgb(73.3%,47.5%,47.5%)
CMYK 0, 35, 35, 27
HSL 0°, 32.7, 60.4 hsl(0,32.7%,60.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 35.3, 73.3
Web Safe cc6666 #cc6666
CIE-LAB 57.676, 25.796, 10.723
XYZ 30.782, 25.622, 21.412
xyY 0.396, 0.329, 25.622
CIE-LCH 57.676, 27.936, 22.572
CIE-LUV 57.676, 44.259, 9.543
Hunter-Lab 50.618, 19.97, 10.352
Binary 10111011, 01111001, 01111001

Color Schemes with #bb7979

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Alternatives to #bb7979

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#bb7979 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bb7979

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, #090505 is the darkest color, while #fdfbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb7979

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9c9898 is the less saturated color, while #f93b3b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb7979 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #968989 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #959087 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a58b7c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf7e87 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a28782 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ad847b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd7c82 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population