#b279d9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b279d9 is composed of 69.8% red, 47.5% green and 85.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 18% cyan, 44.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.9% black. It has a hue angle of 275.6 degrees, a saturation of 55.8% and a lightness of 66.3%. #b279d9 color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2ff with #6500b3. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 70
    • G 47
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 18
    • M 44
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#b279d9 color description : Very soft violet.

#b279d9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b279d9 has RGB values of R:178, G:121, B:217 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.44, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 11696601.

Hex triplet b279d9 #b279d9
RGB Decimal 178, 121, 217 rgb(178,121,217)
RGB Percent 69.8, 47.5, 85.1 rgb(69.8%,47.5%,85.1%)
CMYK 18, 44, 0, 15
HSL 275.6°, 55.8, 66.3 hsl(275.6,55.8%,66.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 275.6°, 44.2, 85.1
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 60.024, 39.745, -40.785
XYZ 37.72, 28.15, 69.088
xyY 0.279, 0.209, 28.15
CIE-LCH 60.024, 56.948, 314.26
CIE-LUV 60.024, 22.073, -69.162
Hunter-Lab 53.057, 34.053, -40.065
Binary 10110010, 01111001, 11011001

Color Schemes with #b279d9

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Alternatives to #b279d9

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#b279d9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b279d9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b279d9;}
.background {background-color:#b279d9;}
.border {border:1px solid #b279d9;}

Shades and Tints of #b279d9

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, #030104 is the darkest color, while #f8f3fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b279d9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a9a7ab is the less saturated color, while #b858fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b279d9 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
  • #959595 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9b8fa3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7193e9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7b95d3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a98f99 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8889e3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8f8bd5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ac87b0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population