#b257d9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b257d9 is composed of 69.8% red, 34.1% green and 85.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 18% cyan, 59.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.9% black. It has a hue angle of 282 degrees, a saturation of 63.1% and a lightness of 59.6%. #b257d9 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaeff with #6500b3. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 70
    • G 34
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 18
    • M 60
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#b257d9 color description : Soft violet.

#b257d9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b257d9 has RGB values of R:178, G:87, B:217 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.6, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 11687897.

Hex triplet b257d9 #b257d9
RGB Decimal 178, 87, 217 rgb(178,87,217)
RGB Percent 69.8, 34.1, 85.1 rgb(69.8%,34.1%,85.1%)
CMYK 18, 60, 0, 15
HSL 282°, 63.1, 59.6 hsl(282,63.1%,59.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 282°, 59.9, 85.1
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 53.268, 57.378, -51.481
XYZ 34.291, 21.292, 67.945
xyY 0.278, 0.172, 21.292
CIE-LCH 53.268, 77.088, 318.101
CIE-LUV 53.268, 33.371, -86.291
Hunter-Lab 46.143, 51.899, -55.003
Binary 10110010, 01010111, 11011001

Color Schemes with #b257d9

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Alternatives to #b257d9

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#b257d9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b257d9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b257d9;}
.background {background-color:#b257d9;}
.border {border:1px solid #b257d9;}

Shades and Tints of #b257d9

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, #060208 is the darkest color, while #fbf7fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b257d9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #99969a is the less saturated color, while #bf37f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b257d9 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
  • #8b7993 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3081f7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5686ce Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a67a82 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5f72ec Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7775d2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #aa6da2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population