#b9b6bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b6bc is composed of 72.5% red, 71.4% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.6% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 270 degrees, a saturation of 4.3% and a lightness of 72.5%. #b9b6bc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #736d79. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 2
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#b9b6bc color description : Grayish violet.

#b9b6bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b6bc has RGB values of R:185, G:182, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.02, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12170940.

Hex triplet b9b6bc #b9b6bc
RGB Decimal 185, 182, 188 rgb(185,182,188)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71.4, 73.7 rgb(72.5%,71.4%,73.7%)
CMYK 2, 3, 0, 26
HSL 270°, 4.3, 72.5 hsl(270,4.3%,72.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 270°, 3.2, 73.7
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 74.446, 2.173, -2.672
XYZ 45.811, 47.401, 54.31
xyY 0.311, 0.321, 47.401
CIE-LCH 74.446, 3.444, 309.129
CIE-LUV 74.446, 1.346, -4.363
Hunter-Lab 68.848, -1.713, 1.424
Binary 10111001, 10110110, 10111100

Color Schemes with #b9b6bc

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Alternatives to #b9b6bc

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#b9b6bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b6bc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b6bc;}
.background {background-color:#b9b6bc;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b6bc;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b6bc

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, #080809 is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b6bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b9b6bc is the less saturated color, while #b975fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b6bc 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
  • #b8b8b8 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b8b8b9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bcb9bf Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c9b5c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bdb8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bbb8be Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c3b5bf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bcb7c2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population