#B996EE Hex Color Code

#B996EE

The Hexadecimal Color #B996EE is a contrast shade of Plum. #B996EE RGB value is rgb(185, 150, 238). RGB Color Model of #B996EE consists of 72% red, 58% green and 93% blue. HSL color Mode of #B996EE has 264°(degrees) Hue, 72% Saturation and 76% Lightness. #B996EE color has an wavelength of 453.77778nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #B996EE is #CC99FF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #B996EE is #B9E. The Closest Color to #B996EE is #DDA0DD. Official Name of #B996EE Hex Code is Dull Lavender. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #B996EE is 22 Cyan 37 Magenta 0 Yellow 7 Black and #B996EE CMY is 22, 37, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #B996EE is hsl(264,72,76, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(264, 37, 93). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #B996EE is 46.34, 38.3, 85.82.
Hex8 Value of #B996EE is #B996EEFF. Decimal Value of #B996EE is 12162798 and Octal Value of #B996EE is 56313356. Binary Value of #B996EE is 10111001, 10010110, 11101110 and Android of #B996EE is 4290352878 / 0xffb996ee. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #B996EE is 0.272, 0.225, 0.225 and YIQ Color Space of #B996EE is 170.497, -7.4179, 34.7881. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #B996EE is 36.47, 32.93, 85.06. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #B996EE is 68.24, 30.42, -39.5. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #B996EE is 68.24, 11.71, -67.32. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #B996EE is 68.24, 49.86, 307.6. Hunter Lab variable of #B996EE is 61.89, 25.36, -38.9.

#B996EE - Dull Lavender Color Image
#B996EE - Dull Lavender Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #B996EE

RGB Percentages of #B996EE

72%
58%
93%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #B996EE

72.55%
58.82%
93.33%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #B996EE

22%
37%
0%
7%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #B996EE

To get 25% Saturated #B996EE Color, you need to convert the hex color #B996EE to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #B996EE hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #B996EE

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #B996EE

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #B996EE

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #B996EE to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #B996EE to it's the darkest color.

#B996EE Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(185, 150, 238)
RGB Percent 72%, 58%, 93%
RYB 185.0, 150.0, 238.0
CMYK 22, 37, 0, 7
CMY 22, 37, 0
HSL hsl(264, 72%, 76%)
HSLA hsl(264, 72%, 76%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(264, 37, 93)
XYZ 46.34, 38.3, 85.82
Hex8 Value #B996EEFF
Decimal Value 12162798
Octal Value 56313356
Binary Value 10111001,10010110,11101110
Android 4290352878 / 0xffb996ee
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(264, 72%, 76%)
xyY 0.272, 0.225, 38.3
YIQ 170.497, -7.4179, 34.7881
LMS 36.47, 32.93, 85.06
CieLAB 68.24, 30.42, -39.5
CieLUV : LCHuv 68.24, 11.71, -67.32
CieLCH : LCHab 68.24, 49.86, 307.6
Hunter Lab 61.89, 25.36, -38.9
YUV 170.497, 33.22, 12.72
YDbDr 170.497, 101.55, -27.56
YCbCr 162.43, 161.46, 137.09
YCoCg 180.75, 211.5, -30.75
YPbPr 170.5, 38.09, 10.34
Munsell Color System 12291.97 163.86/296.02

#B996EE HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#B996EE as Background:

The men who succeed are the efficient few. They are the few who have the ambition and will power to develop themselves.

Robert Burton
<p style="background: #B996EE">…</p>

#B996EE as Text Color:

Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away. Sorry to be so dramatic, but it is quite true.

Steve Jobs
<p style="color: #B996EE">…</p>

#B996EE as Text Shadow:

Luck? I don't know anything about luck. I've never banked on it and I'm afraid of people who do. Luck to me is something else: Hard work - and realizing what is opportunity and what isn't.

Lucille Ball
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #B996EE">…</p>

#B996EE as Linear Gradient:

I think the challenge is to takedifficult and painful times and turn them into something beneficial, something that makes you grow.

Michelle Akers
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #B996EE)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #B996EE?

RGB Value for #B996EE is rgb(185, 150, 238).

What is the RGB percentage of #B996EE?

RGB percentage for #B996EE is 72% Red 58% Green 93% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #B996EE?

CMYK Color Model of #B996EE is 22 Cyan 37 Magenta 0 Yellow 7 Black.

What is the HSL value of #B996EE?

HSL Value of #B996EE is 264°(degrees) Hue 72 Saturation 76 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #B996EE?

HSV Value of #B996EE is 264 Hue 37 Saturation 93 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #B996EE?

XYZ Color Model of #B996EE is 46.34, 38.3, 85.82.