#b38bd3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b38bd3 is composed of 70.2% red, 54.5% green and 82.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 15.2% cyan, 34.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 17.3% black. It has a hue angle of 273.3 degrees, a saturation of 45% and a lightness of 68.6%. #b38bd3 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #6717a7. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 70
    • G 55
    • B 83
    RGB color chart
    • C 15
    • M 34
    • Y 0
    • K 17
    CMYK color chart

#b38bd3 color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#b38bd3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b38bd3 has RGB values of R:179, G:139, B:211 and CMYK values of C:0.15, M:0.34, Y:0, K:0.17. Its decimal value is 11766739.

Hex triplet b38bd3 #b38bd3
RGB Decimal 179, 139, 211 rgb(179,139,211)
RGB Percent 70.2, 54.5, 82.7 rgb(70.2%,54.5%,82.7%)
CMYK 15, 34, 0, 17
HSL 273.3°, 45, 68.6 hsl(273.3,45%,68.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 273.3°, 34.1, 82.7
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 63.96, 28.72, -31.281
XYZ 39.579, 32.753, 65.861
xyY 0.286, 0.237, 32.753
CIE-LCH 63.96, 42.465, 312.556
CIE-LUV 63.96, 16.208, -52.948
Hunter-Lab 57.23, 23.295, -28.171
Binary 10110011, 10001011, 11010011

Color Schemes with #b38bd3

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Alternatives to #b38bd3

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#b38bd3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b38bd3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b38bd3;}
.background {background-color:#b38bd3;}
.border {border:1px solid #b38bd3;}

Shades and Tints of #b38bd3

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, #09050c is the darkest color, while #fefdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b38bd3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b0aab4 is the less saturated color, while #b860fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b38bd3 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
  • #8a9ede Protanopia 1% of men
  • #929ed0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ad9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9997da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9e97d1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #af95b6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population