#bb9bdd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9bdd is composed of 73.3% red, 60.8% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 15.4% cyan, 29.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 269.1 degrees, a saturation of 49.3% and a lightness of 73.7%. #bb9bdd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7737bb. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 73
    • G 61
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 15
    • M 30
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#bb9bdd color description : Very soft violet.

#bb9bdd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9bdd has RGB values of R:187, G:155, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.15, M:0.3, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 12295133.

Hex triplet bb9bdd #bb9bdd
RGB Decimal 187, 155, 221 rgb(187,155,221)
RGB Percent 73.3, 60.8, 86.7 rgb(73.3%,60.8%,86.7%)
CMYK 15, 30, 0, 13
HSL 269.1°, 49.3, 73.7 hsl(269.1,49.3%,73.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 269.1°, 29.9, 86.7
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 68.916, 24.44, -29.108
XYZ 45.264, 39.228, 73.59
xyY 0.286, 0.248, 39.228
CIE-LCH 68.916, 38.008, 310.017
CIE-LUV 68.916, 12.592, -49.405
Hunter-Lab 62.633, 19.393, -25.82
Binary 10111011, 10011011, 11011101

Color Schemes with #bb9bdd

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Alternatives to #bb9bdd

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#bb9bdd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9bdd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9bdd;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb9bdd

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, #020102 is the darkest color, while #f7f3fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb9bdd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #bcbabe is the less saturated color, while #ba7cfc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9bdd 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
  • #acacac Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #afa9b6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9aaae5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a1aadb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b6a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a6a4e2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #aba4dc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b8a3c3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population