#b255e3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b255e3 is composed of 69.8% red, 33.3% green and 89% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 21.6% cyan, 62.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black. It has a hue angle of 279.3 degrees, a saturation of 71.7% and a lightness of 61.2%. #b255e3 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaaff with #6500c7. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 70
    • G 33
    • B 89
    RGB color chart
    • C 22
    • M 63
    • Y 0
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#b255e3 color description : Soft violet.

#b255e3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b255e3 has RGB values of R:178, G:85, B:227 and CMYK values of C:0.22, M:0.63, Y:0, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 11687395.

Hex triplet b255e3 #b255e3
RGB Decimal 178, 85, 227 rgb(178,85,227)
RGB Percent 69.8, 33.3, 89 rgb(69.8%,33.3%,89%)
CMYK 22, 63, 0, 11
HSL 279.3°, 71.7, 61.2 hsl(279.3,71.7%,61.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 279.3°, 62.6, 89
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 53.502, 60.407, -56.761
XYZ 35.472, 21.509, 74.952
xyY 0.269, 0.163, 21.509
CIE-LCH 53.502, 82.89, 316.783
CIE-LUV 53.502, 31.681, -94.781
Hunter-Lab 46.378, 55.364, -63.355
Binary 10110010, 01010101, 11100011

Color Schemes with #b255e3

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Alternatives to #b255e3

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#b255e3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b255e3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b255e3;}
.background {background-color:#b255e3;}
.border {border:1px solid #b255e3;}

Shades and Tints of #b255e3

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, #0b030f is the darkest color, while #fefdff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b255e3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9d9a9e is the less saturated color, while #b93efa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b255e3 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
  • #8b7895 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #1182ff Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4887d6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a37b84 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4c71f4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6f75db Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a96da6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population