#b279bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b279bd is composed of 69.8% red, 47.5% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 5.8% cyan, 36% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 290.3 degrees, a saturation of 34% and a lightness of 60.8%. #b279bd color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2ff with #65007b. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 70
    • G 47
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 6
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#b279bd color description : Slightly desaturated magenta.

#b279bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b279bd has RGB values of R:178, G:121, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.06, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 11696573.

Hex triplet b279bd #b279bd
RGB Decimal 178, 121, 189 rgb(178,121,189)
RGB Percent 69.8, 47.5, 74.1 rgb(69.8%,47.5%,74.1%)
CMYK 6, 36, 0, 26
HSL 290.3°, 34, 60.8 hsl(290.3,34%,60.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 290.3°, 36, 74.1
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 58.803, 33.834, -26.864
XYZ 34.382, 26.815, 51.506
xyY 0.305, 0.238, 26.815
CIE-LCH 58.803, 43.203, 321.551
CIE-LUV 58.803, 26.613, -45.922
Hunter-Lab 51.783, 27.896, -22.725
Binary 10110010, 01111001, 10111101

Color Schemes with #b279bd

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Alternatives to #b279bd

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#b279bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b279bd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b279bd;}
.background {background-color:#b279bd;}
.border {border:1px solid #b279bd;}

Shades and Tints of #b279bd

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, #0a050b is the darkest color, while #fefcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b279bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9d989e is the less saturated color, while #dc3bfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b279bd 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
  • #929292 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #988d9b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7f91cc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a91bb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ae8993 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9188c6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9888bb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #af83a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population