#b996cc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b996cc is composed of 72.5% red, 58.8% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 9.3% cyan, 26.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 278.9 degrees, a saturation of 34.6% and a lightness of 69.4%. #b996cc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732d99. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 9
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#b996cc color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#b996cc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b996cc has RGB values of R:185, G:150, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.09, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 12162764.

Hex triplet b996cc #b996cc
RGB Decimal 185, 150, 204 rgb(185,150,204)
RGB Percent 72.5, 58.8, 80 rgb(72.5%,58.8%,80%)
CMYK 9, 26, 0, 20
HSL 278.9°, 34.6, 69.4 hsl(278.9,34.6%,69.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 278.9°, 26.5, 80
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 66.89, 22.98, -22.823
XYZ 41.811, 36.487, 61.964
xyY 0.298, 0.26, 36.487
CIE-LCH 66.89, 32.388, 315.196
CIE-LUV 66.89, 15.616, -38.8
Hunter-Lab 60.405, 17.848, -18.537
Binary 10111001, 10010110, 11001100

Color Schemes with #b996cc

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Alternatives to #b996cc

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#b996cc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b996cc

This text has a font color of #b996cc.

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#b996cc background color

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#b996cc border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b996cc;}
.background {background-color:#b996cc;}
.border {border:1px solid #b996cc;}

Shades and Tints of #b996cc

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, #010001 is the darkest color, while #f7f2f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b996cc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b2aeb4 is the less saturated color, while #c766fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b996cc 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
  • #a7a7a7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aba4ae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9aa5d5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a3a4cb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b6a2ad Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a5a0d1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ab9fcb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b79db8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population