#b996e0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b996e0 is composed of 72.5% red, 58.8% green and 87.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17.4% cyan, 33% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.2% black. It has a hue angle of 268.4 degrees, a saturation of 54.4% and a lightness of 73.3%. #b996e0 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732dc1. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#b996e0 color description : Very soft violet.

#b996e0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b996e0 has RGB values of R:185, G:150, B:224 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 12162784.

Hex triplet b996e0 #b996e0
RGB Decimal 185, 150, 224 rgb(185,150,224)
RGB Percent 72.5, 58.8, 87.8 rgb(72.5%,58.8%,87.8%)
CMYK 17, 33, 0, 12
HSL 268.4°, 54.4, 73.3 hsl(268.4,54.4%,73.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 268.4°, 33, 87.8
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 67.657, 27.268, -32.722
XYZ 44.366, 37.509, 75.42
xyY 0.282, 0.238, 37.509
CIE-LCH 67.657, 42.594, 309.806
CIE-LUV 67.657, 13.313, -55.59
Hunter-Lab 61.245, 22.129, -30.141
Binary 10111001, 10010110, 11100000

Color Schemes with #b996e0

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Alternatives to #b996e0

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#b996e0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b996e0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b996e0;}
.background {background-color:#b996e0;}
.border {border:1px solid #b996e0;}

Shades and Tints of #b996e0

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, #010001 is the darkest color, while #f6f1fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b996e0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #bbbbbb is the less saturated color, while #b87cfa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b996e0 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
  • #a9a9a9 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aca5b4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #92a7e9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9aa7dd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b2a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a0a0e6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a5a0de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b59fc2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population