#b9b3c9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b3c9 is composed of 72.5% red, 70.2% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 8% cyan, 10.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 256.4 degrees, a saturation of 16.9% and a lightness of 74.5%. #b9b3c9 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #736793. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 70
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 8
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#b9b3c9 color description : Grayish violet.

#b9b3c9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b3c9 has RGB values of R:185, G:179, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.08, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 12170185.

Hex triplet b9b3c9 #b9b3c9
RGB Decimal 185, 179, 201 rgb(185,179,201)
RGB Percent 72.5, 70.2, 78.8 rgb(72.5%,70.2%,78.8%)
CMYK 8, 11, 0, 21
HSL 256.4°, 16.9, 74.5 hsl(256.4,16.9%,74.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 256.4°, 10.9, 78.8
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 74.043, 6.338, -10.367
XYZ 46.668, 46.772, 61.824
xyY 0.301, 0.301, 46.772
CIE-LCH 74.043, 12.15, 301.44
CIE-LUV 74.043, 2.008, -16.854
Hunter-Lab 68.39, 2.125, -5.725
Binary 10111001, 10110011, 11001001

Color Schemes with #b9b3c9

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Alternatives to #b9b3c9

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#b9b3c9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b3c9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b3c9;}
.background {background-color:#b9b3c9;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b3c9;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b3c9

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, #030304 is the darkest color, while #f8f8fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b3c9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #bebdbf is the less saturated color, while #a281fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b3c9 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
  • #b7b7b7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b7b6bb Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b7b8cc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c1b5cc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bbb8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b7b6cb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #beb4cb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bab6c6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population