#b38bd0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b38bd0 is composed of 70.2% red, 54.5% green and 81.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 13.9% cyan, 33.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.4% black. It has a hue angle of 274.8 degrees, a saturation of 42.3% and a lightness of 68%. #b38bd0 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #6717a1. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 70
    • G 55
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 14
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#b38bd0 color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#b38bd0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b38bd0 has RGB values of R:179, G:139, B:208 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 11766736.

Hex triplet b38bd0 #b38bd0
RGB Decimal 179, 139, 208 rgb(179,139,208)
RGB Percent 70.2, 54.5, 81.6 rgb(70.2%,54.5%,81.6%)
CMYK 14, 33, 0, 18
HSL 274.8°, 42.3, 68 hsl(274.8,42.3%,68%)
HSV (or HSB) 274.8°, 33.2, 81.6
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 63.839, 28.068, -29.793
XYZ 39.206, 32.604, 63.899
xyY 0.289, 0.24, 32.604
CIE-LCH 63.839, 40.932, 313.293
CIE-LUV 63.839, 16.587, -50.431
Hunter-Lab 57.1, 22.64, -26.38
Binary 10110011, 10001011, 11010000

Color Schemes with #b38bd0

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Alternatives to #b38bd0

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#b38bd0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b38bd0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b38bd0;}
.background {background-color:#b38bd0;}
.border {border:1px solid #b38bd0;}

Shades and Tints of #b38bd0

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, #07040a is the darkest color, while #fcfbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b38bd0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aeaab1 is the less saturated color, while #ba5ffc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b38bd0 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a39ba9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8b9ddb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #939dce Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ae9aa5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9996d7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9f96ce Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b094b4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population