#b36cbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b36cbb is composed of 70.2% red, 42.4% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 4.3% cyan, 42.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 293.9 degrees, a saturation of 36.7% and a lightness of 57.8%. #b36cbb color hex could be obtained by blending #ffd8ff with #670077. Closest websafe color is: #cc66cc.

    • R 70
    • G 42
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 4
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b36cbb color description : Slightly desaturated magenta.

#b36cbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b36cbb has RGB values of R:179, G:108, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.04, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 11758779.

Hex triplet b36cbb #b36cbb
RGB Decimal 179, 108, 187 rgb(179,108,187)
RGB Percent 70.2, 42.4, 73.3 rgb(70.2%,42.4%,73.3%)
CMYK 4, 42, 0, 27
HSL 293.9°, 36.7, 57.8 hsl(293.9,36.7%,57.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 293.9°, 42.2, 73.3
Web Safe cc66cc #cc66cc
CIE-LAB 55.985, 40.861, -30.074
XYZ 32.922, 23.898, 49.89
xyY 0.309, 0.224, 23.898
CIE-LCH 55.985, 50.735, 323.647
CIE-LUV 55.985, 33.149, -51.542
Hunter-Lab 48.885, 34.66, -26.288
Binary 10110011, 01101100, 10111011

Color Schemes with #b36cbb

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Alternatives to #b36cbb

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#b36cbb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b36cbb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b36cbb;}
.background {background-color:#b36cbb;}
.border {border:1px solid #b36cbb;}

Shades and Tints of #b36cbb

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, #000001 is the darkest color, while #f8f2f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b36cbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #998d9a is the less saturated color, while #e82afd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b36cbb 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
  • #8a8a8a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #928494 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #728ace Protanopia 1% of men
  • #808ab7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ae8088 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #897fc7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #927fb8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b0789b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population