#b9b8e2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b8e2 is composed of 72.5% red, 72.2% green and 88.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 18.1% cyan, 18.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.4% black. It has a hue angle of 241.4 degrees, a saturation of 42% and a lightness of 80.4%. #b9b8e2 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7371c5. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 72
    • B 89
    RGB color chart
    • C 18
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#b9b8e2 color description : Light grayish blue.

#b9b8e2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b8e2 has RGB values of R:185, G:184, B:226 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 12171490.

Hex triplet b9b8e2 #b9b8e2
RGB Decimal 185, 184, 226 rgb(185,184,226)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.2, 88.6 rgb(72.5%,72.2%,88.6%)
CMYK 18, 19, 0, 11
HSL 241.4°, 42, 80.4 hsl(241.4,42%,80.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 241.4°, 18.6, 88.6
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 76.122, 8.885, -20.835
XYZ 50.873, 50.086, 78.935
xyY 0.283, 0.278, 50.086
CIE-LCH 76.122, 22.651, 293.097
CIE-LUV 76.122, -1.959, -34.11
Hunter-Lab 70.771, 4.462, -16.589
Binary 10111001, 10111000, 11100010

Color Schemes with #b9b8e2

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Alternatives to #b9b8e2

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#b9b8e2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b8e2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b8e2;}
.background {background-color:#b9b8e2;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b8e2;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b8e2

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, #05050d is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b8e2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #cbcbcf is the less saturated color, while #9f9dfd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b8e2 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
  • #bdbdbd Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bcbcc4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b5bde4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bdbbe3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b7bfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b7bbe3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bcbae3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b8bcd4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population