#b38ecd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b38ecd is composed of 70.2% red, 55.7% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 12.7% cyan, 30.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 275.2 degrees, a saturation of 38.7% and a lightness of 68%. #b38ecd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #671d9b. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 70
    • G 56
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 13
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#b38ecd color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#b38ecd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b38ecd has RGB values of R:179, G:142, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.13, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 11767501.

Hex triplet b38ecd #b38ecd
RGB Decimal 179, 142, 205 rgb(179,142,205)
RGB Percent 70.2, 55.7, 80.4 rgb(70.2%,55.7%,80.4%)
CMYK 13, 31, 0, 20
HSL 275.2°, 38.7, 68 hsl(275.2,38.7%,68%)
HSV (or HSB) 275.2°, 30.7, 80.4
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 64.434, 25.739, -27.198
XYZ 39.281, 33.338, 62.12
xyY 0.292, 0.247, 33.338
CIE-LCH 64.434, 37.447, 313.421
CIE-LUV 64.434, 15.64, -45.978
Hunter-Lab 57.739, 20.394, -23.371
Binary 10110011, 10001110, 11001101

Color Schemes with #b38ecd

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Alternatives to #b38ecd

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#b38ecd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b38ecd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b38ecd;}
.background {background-color:#b38ecd;}
.border {border:1px solid #b38ecd;}

Shades and Tints of #b38ecd

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, #070409 is the darkest color, while #fcfbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b38ecd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aeadae is the less saturated color, while #bb62f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b38ecd 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a49ca9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8f9fd7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #989ecb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #af9ca7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9c99d3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a198cc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b097b4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population