#b997e0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b997e0 is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 87.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17.4% cyan, 32.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.2% black. It has a hue angle of 267.9 degrees, a saturation of 54.1% and a lightness of 73.5%. #b997e0 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732fc1. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#b997e0 color description : Very soft violet.

#b997e0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b997e0 has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:224 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 12163040.

Hex triplet b997e0 #b997e0
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 224 rgb(185,151,224)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 87.8 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,87.8%)
CMYK 17, 33, 0, 12
HSL 267.9°, 54.1, 73.5 hsl(267.9,54.1%,73.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 267.9°, 32.6, 87.8
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 67.895, 26.711, -32.354
XYZ 44.527, 37.83, 75.473
xyY 0.282, 0.24, 37.83
CIE-LCH 67.895, 41.955, 309.542
CIE-LUV 67.895, 12.885, -54.936
Hunter-Lab 61.506, 21.588, -29.7
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 11100000

Color Schemes with #b997e0

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Alternatives to #b997e0

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#b997e0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b997e0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b997e0;}
.background {background-color:#b997e0;}
.border {border:1px solid #b997e0;}

Shades and Tints of #b997e0

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, #010102 is the darkest color, while #f6f2fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b997e0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #bbbbbc is the less saturated color, while #b77dfa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b997e0 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
  • #94a7e9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9ba7dd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b3a6b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a1a1e6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a6a1de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b5a0c2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population