#b9b1c9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b1c9 is composed of 72.5% red, 69.4% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 8% cyan, 11.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 260 degrees, a saturation of 18.2% and a lightness of 74.1%. #b9b1c9 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #736393. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 73
    • G 69
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 8
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#b9b1c9 color description : Grayish violet.

#b9b1c9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b1c9 has RGB values of R:185, G:177, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.08, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 12169673.

Hex triplet b9b1c9 #b9b1c9
RGB Decimal 185, 177, 201 rgb(185,177,201)
RGB Percent 72.5, 69.4, 78.8 rgb(72.5%,69.4%,78.8%)
CMYK 8, 12, 0, 21
HSL 260°, 18.2, 74.1 hsl(260,18.2%,74.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 260°, 11.9, 78.8
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 73.53, 7.427, -11.134
XYZ 46.27, 45.976, 61.692
xyY 0.301, 0.299, 45.976
CIE-LCH 73.53, 13.384, 303.707
CIE-LUV 73.53, 2.984, -18.213
Hunter-Lab 67.805, 3.149, -6.48
Binary 10111001, 10110001, 11001001

Color Schemes with #b9b1c9

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Alternatives to #b9b1c9

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#b9b1c9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b1c9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b1c9;}
.background {background-color:#b9b1c9;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b1c9;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b1c9

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, #020203 is the darkest color, while #f7f7f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b1c9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #bcbbbf is the less saturated color, while #a87efc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b1c9 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
  • #b6b6b6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b7b5ba Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b5b7cd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bfb3cc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bbb6c3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b6b4cb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bdb2cb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bab4c5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population