#7978CB Hex Color Code

#7978CB

The Hexadecimal Color #7978CB is a contrast shade of Medium Purple. #7978CB RGB value is rgb(121, 120, 203). RGB Color Model of #7978CB consists of 47% red, 47% green and 79% blue. HSL color Mode of #7978CB has 241°(degrees) Hue, 44% Saturation and 63% Lightness. #7978CB color has an wavelength of 468.25926nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #7978CB is #9999CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #7978CB is #77C. The Closest Color to #7978CB is #9370DB. Official Name of #7978CB Hex Code is Moody Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #7978CB is 40 Cyan 41 Magenta 0 Yellow 20 Black and #7978CB CMY is 40, 41, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #7978CB is hsl(241,44,63, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(241, 41, 80). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #7978CB is 25.38, 21.81, 59.36.
Hex8 Value of #7978CB is #7978CBFF. Decimal Value of #7978CB is 7960779 and Octal Value of #7978CB is 36274313. Binary Value of #7978CB is 1111001, 1111000, 11001011 and Android of #7978CB is 4286150859 / 0xff7978cb. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #7978CB is 0.238, 0.205, 0.205 and YIQ Color Space of #7978CB is 129.761, -26.072, 26.0411. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #7978CB is 18.33, 19.53, 58.75. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #7978CB is 53.82, 21.01, -43.0. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #7978CB is 53.82, -4.56, -68.87. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #7978CB is 53.82, 47.86, 296.04. Hunter Lab variable of #7978CB is 46.7, 15.28, -42.67.

#7978CB - Moody Blue Color Image
#7978CB - Moody Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #7978CB

RGB Percentages of #7978CB

47%
47%
79%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #7978CB

47.45%
47.06%
79.61%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #7978CB

40%
41%
0%
20%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #7978CB

To get 25% Saturated #7978CB Color, you need to convert the hex color #7978CB to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #7978CB hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #7978CB

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #7978CB

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #7978CB

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #7978CB to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #7978CB to it's the darkest color.

#7978CB Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(121, 120, 203)
RGB Percent 47%, 47%, 79%
RYB 121.0, 120.0, 203.0
CMYK 40, 41, 0, 20
CMY 40, 41, 0
HSL hsl(241, 44%, 63%)
HSLA hsl(241, 44%, 63%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(241, 41, 80)
XYZ 25.38, 21.81, 59.36
Hex8 Value #7978CBFF
Decimal Value 7960779
Octal Value 36274313
Binary Value 1111001,1111000,11001011
Android 4286150859 / 0xff7978cb
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(241, 44%, 63%)
xyY 0.238, 0.205, 21.809
YIQ 129.761, -26.072, 26.0411
LMS 18.33, 19.53, 58.75
CieLAB 53.82, 21.01, -43.0
CieLUV : LCHuv 53.82, -4.56, -68.87
CieLCH : LCHab 53.82, 47.86, 296.04
Hunter Lab 46.7, 15.28, -42.67
YUV 129.761, 36.04, -7.69
YDbDr 129.761, 110.19, 16.68
YCbCr 127.44, 164.31, 122.51
YCoCg 141.0, 162.0, -21.0
YPbPr 129.76, 41.33, -6.25
Munsell Color System 11247.71 225.14/267.43

#7978CB HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#7978CB as Background:

A drop of honey catches more flies than a gallon of gall. So with men. If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his sincere friend. Therein is a drop of honey which catches his heart, which, say what he will, is the highroad to his reason.

Abraham Lincoln
<p style="background: #7978CB">…</p>

#7978CB as Text Color:

All things being equal, people will do business with a friend; all things being unequal, people will still do business with a friend.

Mark McCormack
<p style="color: #7978CB">…</p>

#7978CB as Text Shadow:

Many merry Christmases, many happy New Years. Unbroken friendships, great accumulations of cheerful recollections and affections on earth, and heaven for us all.

Charles Dickens
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #7978CB">…</p>

#7978CB as Linear Gradient:

I know that I have had friends who would never have vexed or betrayed me, if they had walked on all fours.

Horace Walpole
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #7978CB)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #7978CB?

RGB Value for #7978CB is rgb(121, 120, 203).

What is the RGB percentage of #7978CB?

RGB percentage for #7978CB is 47% Red 47% Green 79% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #7978CB?

CMYK Color Model of #7978CB is 40 Cyan 41 Magenta 0 Yellow 20 Black.

What is the HSL value of #7978CB?

HSL Value of #7978CB is 241°(degrees) Hue 44 Saturation 63 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #7978CB?

HSV Value of #7978CB is 241 Hue 41 Saturation 80 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #7978CB?

XYZ Color Model of #7978CB is 25.38, 21.81, 59.36.