#b9b8ba Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b8ba is composed of 72.5% red, 72.2% green and 72.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0.5% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.1% black. It has a hue angle of 270 degrees, a saturation of 1.4% and a lightness of 72.5%. #b9b8ba color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #737175. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 72
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 1
    • M 1
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b8ba color description : Grayish violet.

#b9b8ba Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b8ba has RGB values of R:185, G:184, B:186 and CMYK values of C:0.01, M:0.01, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171450.

Hex triplet b9b8ba #b9b8ba
RGB Decimal 185, 184, 186 rgb(185,184,186)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.2, 72.9 rgb(72.5%,72.2%,72.9%)
CMYK 1, 1, 0, 27
HSL 270°, 1.4, 72.5 hsl(270,1.4%,72.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 270°, 1.1, 72.9
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 74.913, 0.722, -0.895
XYZ 46.009, 48.14, 53.32
xyY 0.312, 0.326, 48.14
CIE-LCH 74.913, 1.15, 308.887
CIE-LUV 74.913, 0.448, -1.456
Hunter-Lab 69.383, -3.054, 3.005
Binary 10111001, 10111000, 10111010

Color Schemes with #b9b8ba

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Alternatives to #b9b8ba

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#b9b8ba Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b8ba

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b8ba;}
.background {background-color:#b9b8ba;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b8ba;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b8ba

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 #b9b8ba

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b9b8ba is the less saturated color, while #b977fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b8ba 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
  • #b9b9b9 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b9b9b9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bebbbd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cbb6bf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bebac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bcb9bc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c4b7bd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bcb9c2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population