#bb5bdd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb5bdd is composed of 73.3% red, 35.7% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 15.4% cyan, 58.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 284.3 degrees, a saturation of 65.7% and a lightness of 61.2%. #bb5bdd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb6ff with #7700bb. Closest websafe color is: #cc66cc.

    • R 73
    • G 36
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 15
    • M 59
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#bb5bdd color description : Soft violet.

#bb5bdd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb5bdd has RGB values of R:187, G:91, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.15, M:0.59, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 12278749.

Hex triplet bb5bdd #bb5bdd
RGB Decimal 187, 91, 221 rgb(187,91,221)
RGB Percent 73.3, 35.7, 86.7 rgb(73.3%,35.7%,86.7%)
CMYK 15, 59, 0, 13
HSL 284.3°, 65.7, 61.2 hsl(284.3,65.7%,61.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 284.3°, 58.8, 86.7
Web Safe cc66cc #cc66cc
CIE-LAB 55.348, 58.48, -50.361
XYZ 37.284, 23.269, 70.93
xyY 0.284, 0.177, 23.269
CIE-LCH 55.348, 77.176, 319.266
CIE-LUV 55.348, 36.762, -85.468
Hunter-Lab 48.238, 53.551, -53.415
Binary 10111011, 01011011, 11011101

Color Schemes with #bb5bdd

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Alternatives to #bb5bdd

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#bb5bdd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb5bdd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb5bdd;}
.background {background-color:#bb5bdd;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb5bdd;}

Shades and Tints of #bb5bdd

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, #0c030f is the darkest color, while #fefdff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb5bdd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9e98a0 is the less saturated color, while #ca3dfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb5bdd 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
  • #878787 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #917e98 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3d87fb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5f8bd2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #af7d86 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6b77f0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8179d6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b370a5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population