#b99cd8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b99cd8 is composed of 72.5% red, 61.2% green and 84.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 14.4% cyan, 27.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 15.3% black. It has a hue angle of 269 degrees, a saturation of 43.5% and a lightness of 72.9%. #b99cd8 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7339b1. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 73
    • G 61
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 14
    • M 28
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#b99cd8 color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#b99cd8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b99cd8 has RGB values of R:185, G:156, B:216 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0.28, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 12164312.

Hex triplet b99cd8 #b99cd8
RGB Decimal 185, 156, 216 rgb(185,156,216)
RGB Percent 72.5, 61.2, 84.7 rgb(72.5%,61.2%,84.7%)
CMYK 14, 28, 0, 15
HSL 269°, 43.5, 72.9 hsl(269,43.5%,72.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 269°, 27.8, 84.7
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 68.787, 22.172, -26.566
XYZ 44.289, 39.049, 70.166
xyY 0.289, 0.254, 39.049
CIE-LCH 68.787, 34.603, 309.849
CIE-LUV 68.787, 11.559, -44.902
Hunter-Lab 62.49, 17.153, -22.831
Binary 10111001, 10011100, 11011000

Color Schemes with #b99cd8

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Alternatives to #b99cd8

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#b99cd8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b99cd8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b99cd8;}
.background {background-color:#b99cd8;}
.border {border:1px solid #b99cd8;}

Shades and Tints of #b99cd8

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, #09050e is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b99cd8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #bab7bd is the less saturated color, while #b877fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b99cd8 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
  • #afa9b5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9caae0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4a9d7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b5a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a6a5dd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #aba4d7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b6a4c1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population