#b23997 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23997 is composed of 69.8% red, 22.4% green and 59.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 68% magenta, 15.2% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 313.4 degrees, a saturation of 51.5% and a lightness of 46.1%. #b23997 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff72ff with #65002f. Closest websafe color is: #993399.

    • R 70
    • G 22
    • B 59
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 68
    • Y 15
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23997 color description : Dark moderate magenta.

#b23997 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23997 has RGB values of R:178, G:57, B:151 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.68, Y:0.15, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11680151.

Hex triplet b23997 #b23997
RGB Decimal 178, 57, 151 rgb(178,57,151)
RGB Percent 69.8, 22.4, 59.2 rgb(69.8%,22.4%,59.2%)
CMYK 0, 68, 15, 30
HSL 313.4°, 51.5, 46.1 hsl(313.4,51.5%,46.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 313.4°, 68, 69.8
Web Safe 993399 #993399
CIE-LAB 45.12, 58.65, -25.855
XYZ 25.409, 14.627, 30.762
xyY 0.359, 0.207, 14.627
CIE-LCH 45.12, 64.096, 336.21
CIE-LUV 45.12, 60.8, -45.643
Hunter-Lab 38.246, 51.658, -20.916
Binary 10110010, 00111001, 10010111

Color Schemes with #b23997

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Alternatives to #b23997

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#b23997 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23997

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23997;}
.background {background-color:#b23997;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23997;}

Shades and Tints of #b23997

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, #0f050c is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23997

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c6f79 is the less saturated color, while #e803b5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23997 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
  • #686868 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #775f71 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4e70bb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6b7091 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #af565c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #725cae Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #855c93 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b04b71 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population