#b97979 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b97979 is composed of 72.5% red, 47.5% green and 47.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 34.6% magenta, 34.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 31.4% and a lightness of 60%. #b97979 color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2f2 with #730000. 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

#b97979 color description : Slightly desaturated red.

#b97979 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b97979 has RGB values of R:185, G:121, B:121 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.35, Y:0.35, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12155257.

Hex triplet b97979 #b97979
RGB Decimal 185, 121, 121 rgb(185,121,121)
RGB Percent 72.5, 47.5, 47.5 rgb(72.5%,47.5%,47.5%)
CMYK 0, 35, 35, 27
HSL 0°, 31.4, 60 hsl(0,31.4%,60%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 34.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc6666 #cc6666
CIE-LAB 57.435, 25.018, 10.349
XYZ 30.296, 25.371, 21.39
xyY 0.393, 0.329, 25.371
CIE-LCH 57.435, 27.074, 22.473
CIE-LUV 57.435, 42.76, 9.22
Hunter-Lab 50.37, 19.216, 10.081
Binary 10111001, 01111001, 01111001

Color Schemes with #b97979

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Alternatives to #b97979

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#b97979 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b97979

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b97979;}
.background {background-color:#b97979;}
.border {border:1px solid #b97979;}

Shades and Tints of #b97979

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, #080404 is the darkest color, while #fcfafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b97979

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9a9898 is the less saturated color, while #f83a3a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b97979 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
  • #8c8c8c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #958888 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #948f87 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a48a7c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd7e87 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a18782 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ab847b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb7c82 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population