#bb9ccc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9ccc is composed of 73.3% red, 61.2% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 8.3% cyan, 23.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 278.8 degrees, a saturation of 32% and a lightness of 70.6%. #bb9ccc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #773999. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 73
    • G 61
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 8
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#bb9ccc color description : Grayish violet.

#bb9ccc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9ccc has RGB values of R:187, G:156, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.08, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 12295372.

Hex triplet bb9ccc #bb9ccc
RGB Decimal 187, 156, 204 rgb(187,156,204)
RGB Percent 73.3, 61.2, 80 rgb(73.3%,61.2%,80%)
CMYK 8, 24, 0, 20
HSL 278.8°, 32, 70.6 hsl(278.8,32%,70.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 278.8°, 23.5, 80
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 68.535, 20.292, -20.3
XYZ 43.279, 38.702, 62.314
xyY 0.3, 0.268, 38.702
CIE-LCH 68.535, 28.703, 314.989
CIE-LUV 68.535, 13.977, -34.491
Hunter-Lab 62.211, 15.312, -15.84
Binary 10111011, 10011100, 11001100

Color Schemes with #bb9ccc

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Alternatives to #bb9ccc

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#bb9ccc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9ccc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9ccc;}
.background {background-color:#bb9ccc;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb9ccc;}

Shades and Tints of #bb9ccc

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, #040205 is the darkest color, while #f9f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb9ccc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b4b3b5 is the less saturated color, while #c86efa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9ccc 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
  • #ababab Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aea8b2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a0aad4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aaa8cc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b9a6b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #aaa4d1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b0a3cc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b9a2bb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population