#b257c6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b257c6 is composed of 69.8% red, 34.1% green and 77.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 10.1% cyan, 56.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 289.2 degrees, a saturation of 49.3% and a lightness of 55.9%. #b257c6 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaeff with #65008d. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 70
    • G 34
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 10
    • M 56
    • Y 0
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#b257c6 color description : Moderate magenta.

#b257c6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b257c6 has RGB values of R:178, G:87, B:198 and CMYK values of C:0.1, M:0.56, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 11687878.

Hex triplet b257c6 #b257c6
RGB Decimal 178, 87, 198 rgb(178,87,198)
RGB Percent 69.8, 34.1, 77.6 rgb(69.8%,34.1%,77.6%)
CMYK 10, 56, 0, 22
HSL 289.2°, 49.3, 55.9 hsl(289.2,49.3%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 289.2°, 56.1, 77.6
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 52.242, 53.546, -42.267
XYZ 31.96, 20.36, 55.669
xyY 0.296, 0.189, 20.36
CIE-LCH 52.242, 68.218, 321.714
CIE-LUV 52.242, 37.779, -71.331
Hunter-Lab 45.122, 47.469, -41.564
Binary 10110010, 01010111, 11000110

Color Schemes with #b257c6

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Alternatives to #b257c6

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#b257c6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b257c6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b257c6;}
.background {background-color:#b257c6;}
.border {border:1px solid #b257c6;}

Shades and Tints of #b257c6

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, #070308 is the darkest color, while #fcf8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b257c6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #918b92 is the less saturated color, while #d323fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b257c6 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
  • #7f7f7f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #89778d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4d80e2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6682be Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a9747d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7171d8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8172c0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ac6a97 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population