#b36bd8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b36bd8 is composed of 70.2% red, 42% green and 84.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17.1% cyan, 50.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 15.3% black. It has a hue angle of 279.6 degrees, a saturation of 58.3% and a lightness of 63.3%. #b36bd8 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffd6ff with #6700b1. Closest websafe color is: #cc66cc.

    • R 70
    • G 42
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 50
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#b36bd8 color description : Moderate violet.

#b36bd8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b36bd8 has RGB values of R:179, G:107, B:216 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.5, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 11758552.

Hex triplet b36bd8 #b36bd8
RGB Decimal 179, 107, 216 rgb(179,107,216)
RGB Percent 70.2, 42, 84.7 rgb(70.2%,42%,84.7%)
CMYK 17, 50, 0, 15
HSL 279.6°, 58.3, 63.3 hsl(279.6,58.3%,63.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 279.6°, 50.5, 84.7
Web Safe cc66cc #cc66cc
CIE-LAB 57.132, 47.346, -44.772
XYZ 36.241, 25.058, 67.89
xyY 0.281, 0.194, 25.058
CIE-LCH 57.132, 65.163, 316.6
CIE-LUV 57.132, 27.909, -75.83
Hunter-Lab 50.058, 41.63, -45.37
Binary 10110011, 01101011, 11011000

Color Schemes with #b36bd8

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Alternatives to #b36bd8

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#b36bd8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b36bd8

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#b36bd8 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b36bd8;}
.background {background-color:#b36bd8;}
.border {border:1px solid #b36bd8;}

Shades and Tints of #b36bd8

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, #050207 is the darkest color, while #fbf7fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b36bd8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a39da6 is the less saturated color, while #bf47fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b36bd8 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #95869c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5e8cee Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6d8ed0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a9868f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7d80e6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8681d3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ac7ca9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population