#78979b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #78979b is composed of 47.1% red, 59.2% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 22.6% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 186.9 degrees, a saturation of 14.9% and a lightness of 53.9%. #78979b color hex could be obtained by blending #f0ffff with #002f37. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 47
    • G 59
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 23
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#78979b color description : Dark grayish cyan.

#78979b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #78979b has RGB values of R:120, G:151, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.23, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 7903131.

Hex triplet 78979b #78979b
RGB Decimal 120, 151, 155 rgb(120,151,155)
RGB Percent 47.1, 59.2, 60.8 rgb(47.1%,59.2%,60.8%)
CMYK 23, 3, 0, 39
HSL 186.9°, 14.9, 53.9 hsl(186.9,14.9%,53.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.9°, 22.6, 60.8
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 60.331, -9.822, -5.666
XYZ 24.727, 28.492, 35.205
xyY 0.28, 0.322, 28.492
CIE-LCH 60.331, 11.339, 209.982
CIE-LUV 60.331, -16.075, -6.713
Hunter-Lab 53.378, -10.721, -1.74
Binary 01111000, 10010111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #78979b

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Alternatives to #78979b

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#78979b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #78979b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#78979b;}
.background {background-color:#78979b;}
.border {border:1px solid #78979b;}

Shades and Tints of #78979b

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f4f6f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #78979b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #819092 is the less saturated color, while #15e4fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #78979b 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
  • #8e8e8e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8a9091 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #97969c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9f93a3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #809ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c969c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9194a0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7d99a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population