#b957db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b957db is composed of 72.5% red, 34.1% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 15.5% cyan, 60.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 284.5 degrees, a saturation of 64.7% and a lightness of 60%. #b957db color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaeff with #7300b7. Closest websafe color is: #cc66cc.

    • R 73
    • G 34
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 16
    • M 60
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#b957db color description : Soft violet.

#b957db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b957db has RGB values of R:185, G:87, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.16, M:0.6, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 12146651.

Hex triplet b957db #b957db
RGB Decimal 185, 87, 219 rgb(185,87,219)
RGB Percent 72.5, 34.1, 85.9 rgb(72.5%,34.1%,85.9%)
CMYK 16, 60, 0, 14
HSL 284.5°, 64.7, 60 hsl(284.5,64.7%,60%)
HSV (or HSB) 284.5°, 60.3, 85.9
Web Safe cc66cc #cc66cc
CIE-LAB 54.288, 59.47, -50.935
XYZ 36.2, 22.246, 69.401
xyY 0.283, 0.174, 22.246
CIE-LCH 54.288, 78.301, 319.421
CIE-LUV 54.288, 37.149, -86.099
Hunter-Lab 47.166, 54.459, -54.224
Binary 10111001, 01010111, 11011011

Color Schemes with #b957db

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Alternatives to #b957db

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#b957db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b957db

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b957db;}
.background {background-color:#b957db;}
.border {border:1px solid #b957db;}

Shades and Tints of #b957db

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, #08020a is the darkest color, while #fcf9fe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b957db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9b969c is the less saturated color, while #c838fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b957db 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
  • #838383 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8e7a95 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3384fb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5b88d0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ad7a83 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6473ef Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7d76d4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b16da3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population