#b9b5de Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b5de is composed of 72.5% red, 71% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 16.7% cyan, 18.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 245.9 degrees, a saturation of 38.3% and a lightness of 79%. #b9b5de color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #736bbd. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#b9b5de color description : Light grayish blue.

#b9b5de Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b5de has RGB values of R:185, G:181, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 12170718.

Hex triplet b9b5de #b9b5de
RGB Decimal 185, 181, 222 rgb(185,181,222)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71, 87.1 rgb(72.5%,71%,87.1%)
CMYK 17, 18, 0, 13
HSL 245.9°, 38.3, 79 hsl(245.9,38.3%,79%)
HSV (or HSB) 245.9°, 18.5, 87.1
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 75.224, 9.648, -20.028
XYZ 49.714, 48.636, 75.872
xyY 0.285, 0.279, 48.636
CIE-LCH 75.224, 22.231, 295.722
CIE-LUV 75.224, -0.333, -32.857
Hunter-Lab 69.739, 5.2, -15.686
Binary 10111001, 10110101, 11011110

Color Schemes with #b9b5de

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Alternatives to #b9b5de

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#b9b5de Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b5de

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b5de;}
.background {background-color:#b9b5de;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b5de;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b5de

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, #040307 is the darkest color, while #f9f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b5de

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c6c5ce is the less saturated color, while #9f94ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b5de 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
  • #bbbbbb Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bbbac2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b3bbe1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bcb9df Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b8bcca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b5b8e0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bbb7df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b8b9d1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population