#a179da Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a179da is composed of 63.1% red, 47.5% green and 85.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.1% cyan, 44.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.5% black. It has a hue angle of 264.7 degrees, a saturation of 56.7% and a lightness of 66.5%. #a179da color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2ff with #4300b5. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 63
    • G 47
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 26
    • M 44
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#a179da color description : Very soft violet.

#a179da Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a179da has RGB values of R:161, G:121, B:218 and CMYK values of C:0.26, M:0.44, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 10582490.

Hex triplet a179da #a179da
RGB Decimal 161, 121, 218 rgb(161,121,218)
RGB Percent 63.1, 47.5, 85.5 rgb(63.1%,47.5%,85.5%)
CMYK 26, 44, 0, 15
HSL 264.7°, 56.7, 66.5 hsl(264.7,56.7%,66.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 264.7°, 44.5, 85.5
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 58.334, 35.185, -44.126
XYZ 34.188, 26.314, 69.604
xyY 0.263, 0.202, 26.314
CIE-LCH 58.334, 56.436, 308.568
CIE-LUV 58.334, 12.591, -73.534
Hunter-Lab 51.297, 29.195, -44.541
Binary 10100001, 01111001, 11011010

Color Schemes with #a179da

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Alternatives to #a179da

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#a179da Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a179da

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a179da;}
.background {background-color:#a179da;}
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Shades and Tints of #a179da

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, #020104 is the darkest color, while #f7f4fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a179da

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a9a7ac is the less saturated color, while #9b58fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a179da 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
  • #909090 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #938b9f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6a8fe7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6f91d5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #978f9a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7e87e2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8188d7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9a87b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population