#bb979b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb979b is composed of 73.3% red, 59.2% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.3% magenta, 17.1% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 353.3 degrees, a saturation of 20.9% and a lightness of 66.3%. #bb979b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #772f37. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 19
    • Y 17
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb979b color description : Grayish red.

#bb979b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb979b has RGB values of R:187, G:151, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.19, Y:0.17, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12294043.

Hex triplet bb979b #bb979b
RGB Decimal 187, 151, 155 rgb(187,151,155)
RGB Percent 73.3, 59.2, 60.8 rgb(73.3%,59.2%,60.8%)
CMYK 0, 19, 17, 27
HSL 353.3°, 20.9, 66.3 hsl(353.3,20.9%,66.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 353.3°, 19.3, 73.3
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.8, 14.056, 2.991
XYZ 37.476, 35.066, 35.803
xyY 0.346, 0.324, 35.066
CIE-LCH 65.8, 14.371, 12.011
CIE-LUV 65.8, 21.904, 1.783
Hunter-Lab 59.216, 9.338, 5.604
Binary 10111011, 10010111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #bb979b

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Alternatives to #bb979b

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#bb979b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb979b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb979b;}
.background {background-color:#bb979b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb979b;}

Shades and Tints of #bb979b

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, #030202 is the darkest color, while #f9f6f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb979b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aea4a5 is the less saturated color, while #fd5568 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb979b 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
  • #a7a4a4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b69f9f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ae9fa0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b79c9d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd99a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population