#bb8ecd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb8ecd is composed of 73.3% red, 55.7% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 8.8% cyan, 30.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 282.9 degrees, a saturation of 38.7% and a lightness of 68%. #bb8ecd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #771d9b. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 73
    • G 56
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 9
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#bb8ecd color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#bb8ecd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb8ecd has RGB values of R:187, G:142, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.09, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 12291789.

Hex triplet bb8ecd #bb8ecd
RGB Decimal 187, 142, 205 rgb(187,142,205)
RGB Percent 73.3, 55.7, 80.4 rgb(73.3%,55.7%,80.4%)
CMYK 9, 31, 0, 20
HSL 282.9°, 38.7, 68 hsl(282.9,38.7%,68%)
HSV (or HSB) 282.9°, 30.7, 80.4
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 65.215, 28.291, -25.93
XYZ 41.184, 34.319, 62.209
xyY 0.299, 0.249, 34.319
CIE-LCH 65.215, 38.376, 317.493
CIE-LUV 65.215, 20.346, -44.426
Hunter-Lab 58.583, 22.968, -21.952
Binary 10111011, 10001110, 11001101

Color Schemes with #bb8ecd

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Alternatives to #bb8ecd

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#bb8ecd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb8ecd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb8ecd;}
.background {background-color:#bb8ecd;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb8ecd;}

Shades and Tints of #bb8ecd

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, #080409 is the darkest color, while #fcfbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb8ecd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aeadae is the less saturated color, while #ce62f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb8ecd 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
  • #a3a3a3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a89fab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #92a1d8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9ca0cb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b79ca7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a09ad4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a799cc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b897b4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population