#a497bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a497bd is composed of 64.3% red, 59.2% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 13.2% cyan, 20.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 260.5 degrees, a saturation of 22.4% and a lightness of 66.7%. #a497bd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #492f7b. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 64
    • G 59
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 13
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#a497bd color description : Grayish violet.

#a497bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a497bd has RGB values of R:164, G:151, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.13, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 10786749.

Hex triplet a497bd #a497bd
RGB Decimal 164, 151, 189 rgb(164,151,189)
RGB Percent 64.3, 59.2, 74.1 rgb(64.3%,59.2%,74.1%)
CMYK 13, 20, 0, 26
HSL 260.5°, 22.4, 66.7 hsl(260.5,22.4%,66.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 260.5°, 20.1, 74.1
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 64.724, 12.337, -17.923
XYZ 35.56, 33.7, 52.773
xyY 0.291, 0.276, 33.7
CIE-LCH 64.724, 21.758, 304.542
CIE-LUV 64.724, 4.663, -29.168
Hunter-Lab 58.052, 7.752, -13.262
Binary 10100100, 10010111, 10111101

Color Schemes with #a497bd

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Alternatives to #a497bd

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#a497bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a497bd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a497bd;}
.background {background-color:#a497bd;}
.border {border:1px solid #a497bd;}

Shades and Tints of #a497bd

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, #030304 is the darkest color, while #f8f7fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a497bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a8a4b0 is the less saturated color, while #8f56fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a497bd 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a09da5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #99a0c3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a19ebf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a4a0ab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9d9dc0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a29bbe Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a49cb1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population