#b38cbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b38cbd is composed of 70.2% red, 54.9% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 5.3% cyan, 25.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 287.8 degrees, a saturation of 27.1% and a lightness of 64.5%. #b38cbd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #67197b. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 70
    • G 55
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 5
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#b38cbd color description : Slightly desaturated magenta.

#b38cbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b38cbd has RGB values of R:179, G:140, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.05, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 11766973.

Hex triplet b38cbd #b38cbd
RGB Decimal 179, 140, 189 rgb(179,140,189)
RGB Percent 70.2, 54.9, 74.1 rgb(70.2%,54.9%,74.1%)
CMYK 5, 26, 0, 26
HSL 287.8°, 27.1, 64.5 hsl(287.8,27.1%,64.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 287.8°, 25.9, 74.1
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 63.355, 23.536, -19.875
XYZ 37.152, 32.015, 52.364
xyY 0.306, 0.263, 32.015
CIE-LCH 63.355, 30.805, 319.82
CIE-LUV 63.355, 18.53, -33.879
Hunter-Lab 56.582, 18.189, -15.263
Binary 10110011, 10001100, 10111101

Color Schemes with #b38cbd

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Alternatives to #b38cbd

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#b38cbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b38cbd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b38cbd;}
.background {background-color:#b38cbd;}
.border {border:1px solid #b38cbd;}

Shades and Tints of #b38cbd

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, #09060a is the darkest color, while #fdfcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b38cbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a7a1a8 is the less saturated color, while #d84dfc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b38cbd 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a19aa3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #929dc7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9d9bbd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b197a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9e96c3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a595bd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b293ac Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population