#b996df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b996df is composed of 72.5% red, 58.8% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17% cyan, 32.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 268.8 degrees, a saturation of 53.3% and a lightness of 73.1%. #b996df color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732dbf. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#b996df color description : Very soft violet.

#b996df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b996df has RGB values of R:185, G:150, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 12162783.

Hex triplet b996df #b996df
RGB Decimal 185, 150, 223 rgb(185,150,223)
RGB Percent 72.5, 58.8, 87.5 rgb(72.5%,58.8%,87.5%)
CMYK 17, 33, 0, 13
HSL 268.8°, 53.3, 73.1 hsl(268.8,53.3%,73.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 268.8°, 32.7, 87.5
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 67.617, 27.047, -32.232
XYZ 44.231, 37.455, 74.707
xyY 0.283, 0.239, 37.455
CIE-LCH 67.617, 42.077, 310.001
CIE-LUV 67.617, 13.428, -54.75
Hunter-Lab 61.201, 21.905, -29.535
Binary 10111001, 10010110, 11011111

Color Schemes with #b996df

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Alternatives to #b996df

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#b996df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b996df

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b996df;}
.background {background-color:#b996df;}
.border {border:1px solid #b996df;}

Shades and Tints of #b996df

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f5f0fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b996df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #bab6bf is the less saturated color, while #b876ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b996df 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
  • #a9a9a9 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aca5b4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #93a7e8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9aa7dc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b3a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a1a0e5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a5a0dd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b59fc1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population