#bb979e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb979e is composed of 73.3% red, 59.2% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.3% magenta, 15.5% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 348.3 degrees, a saturation of 20.9% and a lightness of 66.3%. #bb979e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #772f3d. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 19
    • Y 16
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb979e color description : Grayish red.

#bb979e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb979e has RGB values of R:187, G:151, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.19, Y:0.16, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12294046.

Hex triplet bb979e #bb979e
RGB Decimal 187, 151, 158 rgb(187,151,158)
RGB Percent 73.3, 59.2, 62 rgb(73.3%,59.2%,62%)
CMYK 0, 19, 16, 27
HSL 348.3°, 20.9, 66.3 hsl(348.3,20.9%,66.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 348.3°, 19.3, 73.3
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.879, 14.545, 1.422
XYZ 37.731, 35.168, 37.146
xyY 0.343, 0.32, 35.168
CIE-LCH 65.879, 14.614, 5.582
CIE-LUV 65.879, 21.577, -0.516
Hunter-Lab 59.302, 9.791, 4.373
Binary 10111011, 10010111, 10011110

Color Schemes with #bb979e

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Alternatives to #bb979e

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#bb979e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb979e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb979e;}
.background {background-color:#bb979e;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb979e;}

Shades and Tints of #bb979e

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 #bb979e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aea4a6 is the less saturated color, while #fd5576 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb979e 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
  • #a3a3a3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a8a1a2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7a4a7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b59fa1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ae9fa3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b79ca0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd9aa3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population