#b996e2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b996e2 is composed of 72.5% red, 58.8% green and 88.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 18.1% cyan, 33.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.4% black. It has a hue angle of 267.6 degrees, a saturation of 56.7% and a lightness of 73.7%. #b996e2 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732dc5. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 89
    RGB color chart
    • C 18
    • M 34
    • Y 0
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#b996e2 color description : Very soft violet.

#b996e2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b996e2 has RGB values of R:185, G:150, B:226 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.34, Y:0, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 12162786.

Hex triplet b996e2 #b996e2
RGB Decimal 185, 150, 226 rgb(185,150,226)
RGB Percent 72.5, 58.8, 88.6 rgb(72.5%,58.8%,88.6%)
CMYK 18, 34, 0, 11
HSL 267.6°, 56.7, 73.7 hsl(267.6,56.7%,73.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 267.6°, 33.6, 88.6
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 67.738, 27.712, -33.699
XYZ 44.639, 37.618, 76.857
xyY 0.281, 0.236, 37.618
CIE-LCH 67.738, 43.63, 309.432
CIE-LUV 67.738, 13.084, -57.27
Hunter-Lab 61.334, 22.58, -31.362
Binary 10111001, 10010110, 11100010

Color Schemes with #b996e2

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #b996e2

Below, you can see some colors close to #b996e2. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#b996e2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b996e2

This text has a font color of #b996e2.

<span style="color:#b996e2;">Text here</span>
#b996e2 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #b996e2.

<p style="background-color:#b996e2;">Content here</p>
#b996e2 border color

This element has a border color of #b996e2.

<div style="border:1px solid #b996e2;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#b996e2;}
.background {background-color:#b996e2;}
.border {border:1px solid #b996e2;}

Shades and Tints of #b996e2

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, #020103 is the darkest color, while #f6f2fb is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #b996e2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #bcbabe is the less saturated color, while #b77cfc is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b996e2 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
  • #92a7eb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #99a7df Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b2a6b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a0a1e8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a4a1e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b4a0c3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population