#b997db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b997db is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 15.5% cyan, 31.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 270 degrees, a saturation of 48.6% and a lightness of 72.5%. #b997db color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732fb7. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 16
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#b997db color description : Very soft violet.

#b997db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b997db has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.16, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 12163035.

Hex triplet b997db #b997db
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 219 rgb(185,151,219)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 85.9 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,85.9%)
CMYK 16, 31, 0, 14
HSL 270°, 48.6, 72.5 hsl(270,48.6%,72.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 270°, 31.1, 85.9
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 67.697, 25.612, -29.9
XYZ 43.858, 37.562, 71.954
xyY 0.286, 0.245, 37.562
CIE-LCH 67.697, 39.37, 310.583
CIE-LUV 67.697, 13.45, -50.732
Hunter-Lab 61.288, 20.482, -26.706
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 11011011

Color Schemes with #b997db

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Alternatives to #b997db

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#b997db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b997db

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b997db;}
.background {background-color:#b997db;}
.border {border:1px solid #b997db;}

Shades and Tints of #b997db

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, #08040d is the darkest color, while #fefdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b997db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b9b7bb is the less saturated color, while #b977fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b997db 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
  • #aca5b3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #95a7e4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9da7d9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b4a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a2a1e0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a7a1d9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b5a0c0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population