#b957df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b957df is composed of 72.5% red, 34.1% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17% cyan, 61% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 283.2 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 60.8%. #b957df color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaeff with #7300bf. Closest websafe color is: #cc66cc.

    • R 73
    • G 34
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 61
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#b957df color description : Soft violet.

#b957df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b957df has RGB values of R:185, G:87, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.61, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 12146655.

Hex triplet b957df #b957df
RGB Decimal 185, 87, 223 rgb(185,87,223)
RGB Percent 72.5, 34.1, 87.5 rgb(72.5%,34.1%,87.5%)
CMYK 17, 61, 0, 13
HSL 283.2°, 68, 60.8 hsl(283.2,68%,60.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 283.2°, 61, 87.5
Web Safe cc66cc #cc66cc
CIE-LAB 54.511, 60.275, -52.839
XYZ 36.733, 22.46, 72.208
xyY 0.28, 0.171, 22.46
CIE-LCH 54.511, 80.157, 318.761
CIE-LUV 54.511, 36.207, -89.203
Hunter-Lab 47.392, 55.421, -57.163
Binary 10111001, 01010111, 11011111

Color Schemes with #b957df

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Alternatives to #b957df

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#b957df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b957df

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b957df;}
.background {background-color:#b957df;}
.border {border:1px solid #b957df;}

Shades and Tints of #b957df

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, #0a030d is the darkest color, while #fefcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b957df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9e95a1 is the less saturated color, while #c738fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b957df 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
  • #848484 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8f7b96 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #2b84ff Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5789d3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ac7b84 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5f74f3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7b77d7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b16ea5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population