#bb9bdb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9bdb is composed of 73.3% red, 60.8% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 14.6% cyan, 29.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 270 degrees, a saturation of 47.1% and a lightness of 73.3%. #bb9bdb color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7737b7. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 73
    • G 61
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 15
    • M 29
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#bb9bdb color description : Very soft violet.

#bb9bdb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9bdb has RGB values of R:187, G:155, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.15, M:0.29, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 12295131.

Hex triplet bb9bdb #bb9bdb
RGB Decimal 187, 155, 219 rgb(187,155,219)
RGB Percent 73.3, 60.8, 85.9 rgb(73.3%,60.8%,85.9%)
CMYK 15, 29, 0, 14
HSL 270°, 47.1, 73.3 hsl(270,47.1%,73.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 270°, 29.2, 85.9
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 68.84, 24.006, -28.124
XYZ 44.999, 39.122, 72.195
xyY 0.288, 0.25, 39.122
CIE-LCH 68.84, 36.976, 310.484
CIE-LUV 68.84, 12.811, -47.724
Hunter-Lab 62.548, 18.96, -24.651
Binary 10111011, 10011011, 11011011

Color Schemes with #bb9bdb

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Alternatives to #bb9bdb

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#bb9bdb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9bdb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9bdb;}
.background {background-color:#bb9bdb;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb9bdb;}

Shades and Tints of #bb9bdb

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, #010001 is the darkest color, while #f6f2fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb9bdb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #bbbabc is the less saturated color, while #bb7cfa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9bdb 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
  • #afa9b5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9aaae3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a2a9d9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b6a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a6a4e0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #aba4da Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b8a3c2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population