#b257df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b257df is composed of 69.8% red, 34.1% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 20.2% cyan, 61% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 280.1 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 60.8%. #b257df color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaeff with #6500bf. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 70
    • G 34
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 20
    • M 61
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#b257df color description : Soft violet.

#b257df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b257df has RGB values of R:178, G:87, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.2, M:0.61, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 11687903.

Hex triplet b257df #b257df
RGB Decimal 178, 87, 223 rgb(178,87,223)
RGB Percent 69.8, 34.1, 87.5 rgb(69.8%,34.1%,87.5%)
CMYK 20, 61, 0, 13
HSL 280.1°, 68, 60.8 hsl(280.1,68%,60.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 280.1°, 61, 87.5
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 53.611, 58.628, -54.329
XYZ 35.086, 21.61, 72.131
xyY 0.272, 0.168, 21.61
CIE-LCH 53.611, 79.931, 317.179
CIE-LUV 53.611, 32.037, -90.924
Hunter-Lab 46.487, 53.371, -59.457
Binary 10110010, 01010111, 11011111

Color Schemes with #b257df

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Alternatives to #b257df

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#b257df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b257df

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b257df;}
.background {background-color:#b257df;}
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Shades and Tints of #b257df

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, #0a030d is the darkest color, while #fefcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b257df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9d95a1 is the less saturated color, while #bc38fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b257df 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
  • #828282 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8c7995 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #1c82fe Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5087d3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a57b84 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5272f2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7375d7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a96ea5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population