#a497db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a497db is composed of 64.3% red, 59.2% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 25.1% cyan, 31.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 251.5 degrees, a saturation of 48.6% and a lightness of 72.5%. #a497db color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #492fb7. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 64
    • G 59
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 25
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#a497db color description : Very soft blue.

#a497db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a497db has RGB values of R:164, G:151, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.25, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 10786779.

Hex triplet a497db #a497db
RGB Decimal 164, 151, 219 rgb(164,151,219)
RGB Percent 64.3, 59.2, 85.9 rgb(64.3%,59.2%,85.9%)
CMYK 25, 31, 0, 14
HSL 251.5°, 48.6, 72.5 hsl(251.5,48.6%,72.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 251.5°, 31.1, 85.9
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 65.857, 19.22, -32.894
XYZ 39.16, 35.14, 71.733
xyY 0.268, 0.241, 35.14
CIE-LCH 65.857, 38.097, 300.298
CIE-LUV 65.857, 2.232, -54.479
Hunter-Lab 59.279, 14.181, -30.252
Binary 10100100, 10010111, 11011011

Color Schemes with #a497db

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Alternatives to #a497db

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#a497db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a497db

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a497db;}
.background {background-color:#a497db;}
.border {border:1px solid #a497db;}

Shades and Tints of #a497db

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, #06040d is the darkest color, while #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a497db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b8b7bb is the less saturated color, while #9077fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a497db 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
  • #a3a3a3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a3a1ae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #90a2e1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #93a2da Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9ea5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #979edf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #999eda Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a0a0c0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population