#b257da Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b257da is composed of 69.8% red, 34.1% green and 85.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 18.3% cyan, 60.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.5% black. It has a hue angle of 281.7 degrees, a saturation of 63.9% and a lightness of 59.8%. #b257da color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaeff with #6500b5. 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

#b257da color description : Soft violet.

#b257da Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b257da has RGB values of R:178, G:87, B:218 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.6, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 11687898.

Hex triplet b257da #b257da
RGB Decimal 178, 87, 218 rgb(178,87,218)
RGB Percent 69.8, 34.1, 85.5 rgb(69.8%,34.1%,85.5%)
CMYK 18, 60, 0, 15
HSL 281.7°, 63.9, 59.8 hsl(281.7,63.9%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 281.7°, 60.1, 85.5
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 53.324, 57.585, -51.958
XYZ 34.422, 21.344, 68.632
xyY 0.277, 0.172, 21.344
CIE-LCH 53.324, 77.56, 317.941
CIE-LUV 53.324, 33.146, -87.067
Hunter-Lab 46.2, 52.142, -55.738
Binary 10110010, 01010111, 11011010

Color Schemes with #b257da

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Alternatives to #b257da

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#b257da Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b257da

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b257da;}
.background {background-color:#b257da;}
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Shades and Tints of #b257da

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, #070209 is the darkest color, while #fcf8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b257da

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #99969b is the less saturated color, while #be37fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b257da 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
  • #2d82f8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5586cf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a67a82 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d72ed Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7775d3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #aa6da2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population