#a179e2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a179e2 is composed of 63.1% red, 47.5% green and 88.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 28.8% cyan, 46.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.4% black. It has a hue angle of 262.9 degrees, a saturation of 64.4% and a lightness of 68%. #a179e2 color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2ff with #4300c5. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 63
    • G 47
    • B 89
    RGB color chart
    • C 29
    • M 46
    • Y 0
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#a179e2 color description : Soft violet.

#a179e2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a179e2 has RGB values of R:161, G:121, B:226 and CMYK values of C:0.29, M:0.46, Y:0, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 10582498.

Hex triplet a179e2 #a179e2
RGB Decimal 161, 121, 226 rgb(161,121,226)
RGB Percent 63.1, 47.5, 88.6 rgb(63.1%,47.5%,88.6%)
CMYK 29, 46, 0, 11
HSL 262.9°, 64.4, 68 hsl(262.9,64.4%,68%)
HSV (or HSB) 262.9°, 46.5, 88.6
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 58.736, 37.133, -47.973
XYZ 35.26, 26.743, 75.252
xyY 0.257, 0.195, 26.743
CIE-LCH 58.736, 60.665, 307.742
CIE-LUV 58.736, 11.578, -80.059
Hunter-Lab 51.714, 31.21, -50.077
Binary 10100001, 01111001, 11100010

Color Schemes with #a179e2

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Alternatives to #a179e2

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#a179e2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a179e2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a179e2;}
.background {background-color:#a179e2;}
.border {border:1px solid #a179e2;}

Shades and Tints of #a179e2

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, #06020b is the darkest color, while #fbfafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a179e2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #adabb0 is the less saturated color, while #9b60fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a179e2 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
  • #919191 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #948ca1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6590f0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6893dc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #95919b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7a87eb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7d89de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9988b5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population