#b255e0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b255e0 is composed of 69.8% red, 33.3% green and 87.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 20.5% cyan, 62.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.2% black. It has a hue angle of 280.1 degrees, a saturation of 69.2% and a lightness of 60.6%. #b255e0 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaaff with #6500c1. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 70
    • G 33
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 21
    • M 62
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#b255e0 color description : Soft violet.

#b255e0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b255e0 has RGB values of R:178, G:85, B:224 and CMYK values of C:0.21, M:0.62, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 11687392.

Hex triplet b255e0 #b255e0
RGB Decimal 178, 85, 224 rgb(178,85,224)
RGB Percent 69.8, 33.3, 87.8 rgb(69.8%,33.3%,87.8%)
CMYK 21, 62, 0, 12
HSL 280.1°, 69.2, 60.6 hsl(280.1,69.2%,60.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 280.1°, 62.1, 87.8
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 53.325, 59.778, -55.352
XYZ 35.061, 21.345, 72.79
xyY 0.271, 0.165, 21.345
CIE-LCH 53.325, 81.469, 317.201
CIE-LUV 53.325, 32.345, -92.497
Hunter-Lab 46.2, 54.612, -61.072
Binary 10110010, 01010101, 11100000

Color Schemes with #b255e0

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Alternatives to #b255e0

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#b255e0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b255e0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b255e0;}
.background {background-color:#b255e0;}
.border {border:1px solid #b255e0;}

Shades and Tints of #b255e0

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, #09020c is the darkest color, while #fdfbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b255e0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9d93a2 is the less saturated color, while #bc36ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b255e0 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
  • #818181 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8b7894 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0081fe Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4c86d4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a47a83 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4071f3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7174d8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a96da5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population