#8979bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8979bb is composed of 53.7% red, 47.5% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.7% cyan, 35.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 254.5 degrees, a saturation of 32.7% and a lightness of 60.4%. #8979bb color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2ff with #130077. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 54
    • G 47
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 27
    • M 35
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#8979bb color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#8979bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8979bb has RGB values of R:137, G:121, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.27, M:0.35, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 9009595.

Hex triplet 8979bb #8979bb
RGB Decimal 137, 121, 187 rgb(137,121,187)
RGB Percent 53.7, 47.5, 73.3 rgb(53.7%,47.5%,73.3%)
CMYK 27, 35, 0, 27
HSL 254.5°, 32.7, 60.4 hsl(254.5,32.7%,60.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 254.5°, 35.3, 73.3
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 54.638, 20.608, -32.504
XYZ 26.122, 22.581, 49.993
xyY 0.265, 0.229, 22.581
CIE-LCH 54.638, 38.486, 302.375
CIE-LUV 54.638, 3.638, -52.262
Hunter-Lab 47.519, 14.965, -29.113
Binary 10001001, 01111001, 10111011

Color Schemes with #8979bb

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Alternatives to #8979bb

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#8979bb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8979bb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8979bb;}
.background {background-color:#8979bb;}
.border {border:1px solid #8979bb;}

Shades and Tints of #8979bb

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, #060509 is the darkest color, while #fcfbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8979bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #99989c is the less saturated color, while #693bf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8979bb 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
  • #858585 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #868390 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7387c3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7587bb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #858993 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7b82c0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7c82bb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8683a1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population