#bb9bcc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9bcc is composed of 73.3% red, 60.8% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 8.3% cyan, 24% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 279.2 degrees, a saturation of 32.5% and a lightness of 70.4%. #bb9bcc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #773799. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 73
    • G 61
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 8
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#bb9bcc color description : Grayish violet.

#bb9bcc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9bcc has RGB values of R:187, G:155, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.08, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 12295116.

Hex triplet bb9bcc #bb9bcc
RGB Decimal 187, 155, 204 rgb(187,155,204)
RGB Percent 73.3, 60.8, 80 rgb(73.3%,60.8%,80%)
CMYK 8, 24, 0, 20
HSL 279.2°, 32.5, 70.4 hsl(279.2,32.5%,70.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 279.2°, 24, 80
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 68.291, 20.849, -20.671
XYZ 43.112, 38.368, 62.258
xyY 0.3, 0.267, 38.368
CIE-LCH 68.291, 29.359, 315.245
CIE-LUV 68.291, 14.449, -35.151
Hunter-Lab 61.942, 15.841, -16.234
Binary 10111011, 10011011, 11001100

Color Schemes with #bb9bcc

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Alternatives to #bb9bcc

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#bb9bcc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9bcc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9bcc;}
.background {background-color:#bb9bcc;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb9bcc;}

Shades and Tints of #bb9bcc

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, #030204 is the darkest color, while #f9f6fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb9bcc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b4b2b5 is the less saturated color, while #c96dfa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9bcc 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
  • #aaaaaa Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #ada7b1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9fa9d4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a9a7cc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b9a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a9a4d1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #afa3cc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b9a1bb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population