#b9b5bf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b5bf is composed of 72.5% red, 71% green and 74.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 3.1% cyan, 5.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.1% black. It has a hue angle of 264 degrees, a saturation of 7.2% and a lightness of 72.9%. #b9b5bf color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #736b7f. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 75
    RGB color chart
    • C 3
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 25
    CMYK color chart

#b9b5bf color description : Grayish violet.

#b9b5bf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b5bf has RGB values of R:185, G:181, B:191 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.25. Its decimal value is 12170687.

Hex triplet b9b5bf #b9b5bf
RGB Decimal 185, 181, 191 rgb(185,181,191)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71, 74.9 rgb(72.5%,71%,74.9%)
CMYK 3, 5, 0, 25
HSL 264°, 7.2, 72.9 hsl(264,7.2%,72.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 264°, 5.2, 74.9
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 74.269, 3.285, -4.57
XYZ 45.934, 47.124, 55.963
xyY 0.308, 0.316, 47.124
CIE-LCH 74.269, 5.628, 305.713
CIE-LUV 74.269, 1.665, -7.419
Hunter-Lab 68.647, -0.691, -0.283
Binary 10111001, 10110101, 10111111

Color Schemes with #b9b5bf

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Alternatives to #b9b5bf

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#b9b5bf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b5bf

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b5bf;}
.background {background-color:#b9b5bf;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b5bf;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b5bf

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, #09090a is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b5bf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b9b5bf is the less saturated color, while #ac75ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b5bf 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
  • #b7b7b9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bab9c2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c7b5c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bdb8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bab7c1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c2b5c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bbb7c3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population