#b996ef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b996ef is composed of 72.5% red, 58.8% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 22.6% cyan, 37.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 263.6 degrees, a saturation of 73.6% and a lightness of 76.3%. #b996ef color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732ddf. Closest websafe color is: #cc99ff.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 23
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#b996ef color description : Very soft violet.

#b996ef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b996ef has RGB values of R:185, G:150, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.23, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 12162799.

Hex triplet b996ef #b996ef
RGB Decimal 185, 150, 239 rgb(185,150,239)
RGB Percent 72.5, 58.8, 93.7 rgb(72.5%,58.8%,93.7%)
CMYK 23, 37, 0, 6
HSL 263.6°, 73.6, 76.3 hsl(263.6,73.6%,76.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 263.6°, 37.2, 93.7
Web Safe cc99ff #cc99ff
CIE-LAB 68.285, 30.661, -39.993
XYZ 46.491, 38.359, 86.611
xyY 0.271, 0.224, 38.359
CIE-LCH 68.285, 50.394, 307.476
CIE-LUV 68.285, 11.606, -68.165
Hunter-Lab 61.935, 25.605, -39.559
Binary 10111001, 10010110, 11101111

Color Schemes with #b996ef

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Alternatives to #b996ef

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#b996ef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b996ef

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b996ef;}
.background {background-color:#b996ef;}
.border {border:1px solid #b996ef;}

Shades and Tints of #b996ef

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, #07020e is the darkest color, while #fdfcff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b996ef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c2c0c5 is the less saturated color, while #b688fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b996ef 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
  • #ababab Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aea7b9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8ca8f9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #91a9ea Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #afa8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9ca1f5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a0a2ec Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b3a1c9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population