#bb8bdd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb8bdd is composed of 73.3% red, 54.5% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 15.4% cyan, 37.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 275.1 degrees, a saturation of 54.7% and a lightness of 70.6%. #bb8bdd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7717bb. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 73
    • G 55
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 15
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#bb8bdd color description : Very soft violet.

#bb8bdd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb8bdd has RGB values of R:187, G:139, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.15, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 12291037.

Hex triplet bb8bdd #bb8bdd
RGB Decimal 187, 139, 221 rgb(187,139,221)
RGB Percent 73.3, 54.5, 86.7 rgb(73.3%,54.5%,86.7%)
CMYK 15, 37, 0, 13
HSL 275.1°, 54.7, 70.6 hsl(275.1,54.7%,70.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 275.1°, 37.1, 86.7
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 65.161, 33.333, -34.92
XYZ 42.775, 34.251, 72.76
xyY 0.286, 0.229, 34.251
CIE-LCH 65.161, 48.276, 313.668
CIE-LUV 65.161, 19.472, -59.712
Hunter-Lab 58.524, 28.047, -32.745
Binary 10111011, 10001011, 11011101

Color Schemes with #bb8bdd

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Alternatives to #bb8bdd

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#bb8bdd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb8bdd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb8bdd;}
.background {background-color:#bb8bdd;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb8bdd;}

Shades and Tints of #bb8bdd

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, #040205 is the darkest color, while #f9f5fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb8bdd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b4b3b5 is the less saturated color, while #c06efa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb8bdd 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
  • #a3a3a3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a89eaf Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #88a0e9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #91a1d9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b49da8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9a98e5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a099da Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b696bb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population