#b9b8dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b8dc is composed of 72.5% red, 72.2% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 15.9% cyan, 16.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 241.7 degrees, a saturation of 34% and a lightness of 79.2%. #b9b8dc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7371b9. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 72
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 16
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#b9b8dc color description : Light grayish blue.

#b9b8dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b8dc has RGB values of R:185, G:184, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.16, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 12171484.

Hex triplet b9b8dc #b9b8dc
RGB Decimal 185, 184, 220 rgb(185,184,220)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.2, 86.3 rgb(72.5%,72.2%,86.3%)
CMYK 16, 16, 0, 14
HSL 241.7°, 34, 79.2 hsl(241.7,34%,79.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 241.7°, 16.4, 86.3
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 75.923, 7.579, -17.885
XYZ 50.064, 49.762, 74.674
xyY 0.287, 0.285, 49.762
CIE-LCH 75.923, 19.425, 292.965
CIE-LUV 75.923, -1.59, -29.098
Hunter-Lab 70.542, 3.232, -13.383
Binary 10111001, 10111000, 11011100

Color Schemes with #b9b8dc

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Alternatives to #b9b8dc

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#b9b8dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b8dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b8dc;}
.background {background-color:#b9b8dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b8dc;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b8dc

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, #040408 is the darkest color, while #fafafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b8dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c8c8cc is the less saturated color, while #9a97fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b8dc 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
  • #bcbcbc Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bbbbc2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b7bdde Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c0bade Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b8becc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b7bbdd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bdb9dd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b8bcd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population