#a996db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a996db is composed of 66.3% red, 58.8% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 22.8% cyan, 31.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 256.5 degrees, a saturation of 48.9% and a lightness of 72.4%. #a996db color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #532db7. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 66
    • G 59
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 23
    • M 32
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#a996db color description : Very soft violet.

#a996db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a996db has RGB values of R:169, G:150, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.23, M:0.32, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 11114203.

Hex triplet a996db #a996db
RGB Decimal 169, 150, 219 rgb(169,150,219)
RGB Percent 66.3, 58.8, 85.9 rgb(66.3%,58.8%,85.9%)
CMYK 23, 32, 0, 14
HSL 256.5°, 48.9, 72.4 hsl(256.5,48.9%,72.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 256.5°, 31.5, 85.9
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 66.03, 21.282, -32.594
XYZ 40.052, 35.362, 71.729
xyY 0.272, 0.24, 35.362
CIE-LCH 66.03, 38.927, 303.143
CIE-LUV 66.03, 5.214, -54.3
Hunter-Lab 59.466, 16.16, -29.891
Binary 10101001, 10010110, 11011011

Color Schemes with #a996db

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Alternatives to #a996db

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#a996db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a996db

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a996db;}
.background {background-color:#a996db;}
.border {border:1px solid #a996db;}

Shades and Tints of #a996db

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, #06040c is the darkest color, while #fdfcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a996db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b8b7ba is the less saturated color, while #9a75fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a996db 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
  • #a4a4a4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a5a1af Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #90a3e2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #94a3da Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a3a4b0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #999edf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9c9eda Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a59fbf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population