#b257d6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b257d6 is composed of 69.8% red, 34.1% green and 83.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 16.8% cyan, 59.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 16.1% black. It has a hue angle of 283 degrees, a saturation of 60.8% and a lightness of 59%. #b257d6 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaeff with #6500ad. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 70
    • G 34
    • B 84
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 59
    • Y 0
    • K 16
    CMYK color chart

#b257d6 color description : Moderate violet.

#b257d6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b257d6 has RGB values of R:178, G:87, B:214 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.59, Y:0, K:0.16. Its decimal value is 11687894.

Hex triplet b257d6 #b257d6
RGB Decimal 178, 87, 214 rgb(178,87,214)
RGB Percent 69.8, 34.1, 83.9 rgb(69.8%,34.1%,83.9%)
CMYK 17, 59, 0, 16
HSL 283°, 60.8, 59 hsl(283,60.8%,59%)
HSV (or HSB) 283°, 59.3, 83.9
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 53.1, 56.759, -50.046
XYZ 33.904, 21.138, 65.909
xyY 0.28, 0.175, 21.138
CIE-LCH 53.1, 75.672, 318.597
CIE-LUV 53.1, 34.048, -83.958
Hunter-Lab 45.976, 51.176, -52.813
Binary 10110010, 01010111, 11010110

Color Schemes with #b257d6

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #b257d6

Below, you can see some colors close to #b257d6. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#b257d6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b257d6

This text has a font color of #b257d6.

<span style="color:#b257d6;">Text here</span>
#b257d6 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #b257d6.

<p style="background-color:#b257d6;">Content here</p>
#b257d6 border color

This element has a border color of #b257d6.

<div style="border:1px solid #b257d6;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#b257d6;}
.background {background-color:#b257d6;}
.border {border:1px solid #b257d6;}

Shades and Tints of #b257d6

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, #040105 is the darkest color, while #faf5fc is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #b257d6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9a8f9e is the less saturated color, while #c32ffe is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b257d6 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
  • #818181 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8b7992 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3681f4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5985cb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a67981 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6372e9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7974cf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #aa6ca0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population