#b9b6b5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b6b5 is composed of 72.5% red, 71.4% green and 71% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 1.6% magenta, 2.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 15 degrees, a saturation of 2.8% and a lightness of 71.8%. #b9b6b5 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #736d6b. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 2
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b6b5 color description : Grayish red.

#b9b6b5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b6b5 has RGB values of R:185, G:182, B:181 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.02, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12170933.

Hex triplet b9b6b5 #b9b6b5
RGB Decimal 185, 182, 181 rgb(185,182,181)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71.4, 71 rgb(72.5%,71.4%,71%)
CMYK 0, 2, 2, 27
HSL 15°, 2.8, 71.8 hsl(15,2.8%,71.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 15°, 2.2, 72.5
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 74.258, 0.871, 0.874
XYZ 45.075, 47.106, 50.431
xyY 0.316, 0.33, 47.106
CIE-LCH 74.258, 1.234, 45.117
CIE-LUV 74.258, 1.77, 1.14
Hunter-Lab 68.634, -2.882, 4.478
Binary 10111001, 10110110, 10110101

Color Schemes with #b9b6b5

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Alternatives to #b9b6b5

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#b9b6b5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b6b5

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b6b5;}
.background {background-color:#b9b6b5;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b6b5;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b6b5

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, #070606 is the darkest color, while #fcfcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b6b5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b9b6b5 is the less saturated color, while #fb9573 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b6b5 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
  • #b7b7b7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bdb9b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cbb4ba Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #beb7c4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bcb8b7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c4b5b8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bcb7bf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population