#b996fa Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b996fa is composed of 72.5% red, 58.8% green and 98% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26% cyan, 40% magenta, 0% yellow and 2% black. It has a hue angle of 261 degrees, a saturation of 90.9% and a lightness of 78.4%. #b996fa color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732df5. Closest websafe color is: #cc99ff.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 98
    RGB color chart
    • C 26
    • M 40
    • Y 0
    • K 2
    CMYK color chart

#b996fa color description : Very soft violet.

#b996fa Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b996fa has RGB values of R:185, G:150, B:250 and CMYK values of C:0.26, M:0.4, Y:0, K:0.02. Its decimal value is 12162810.

Hex triplet b996fa #b996fa
RGB Decimal 185, 150, 250 rgb(185,150,250)
RGB Percent 72.5, 58.8, 98 rgb(72.5%,58.8%,98%)
CMYK 26, 40, 0, 2
HSL 261°, 90.9, 78.4 hsl(261,90.9%,78.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 261°, 40, 98
Web Safe cc99ff #cc99ff
CIE-LAB 68.772, 33.233, -45.241
XYZ 48.166, 39.029, 95.433
xyY 0.264, 0.214, 39.029
CIE-LCH 68.772, 56.136, 306.3
CIE-LUV 68.772, 10.372, -77.325
Hunter-Lab 62.473, 28.293, -46.839
Binary 10111001, 10010110, 11111010

Color Schemes with #b996fa

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Alternatives to #b996fa

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#b996fa Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b996fa

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b996fa;}
.background {background-color:#b996fa;}
.border {border:1px solid #b996fa;}

Shades and Tints of #b996fa

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, #030007 is the darkest color, while #f7f4fe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b996fa

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c7c5cb is the less saturated color, while #b892fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b996fa 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
  • #acacac Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #afa8bc Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8aa9ff Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8aabf4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #adaab7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9ba2fd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9ba3f6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b1a3cf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population