#b9b9d6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b9d6 is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 83.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 13.6% cyan, 13.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 16.1% black. It has a hue angle of 240 degrees, a saturation of 26.1% and a lightness of 78.2%. #b9b9d6 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7373ad. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 84
    RGB color chart
    • C 14
    • M 14
    • Y 0
    • K 16
    CMYK color chart

#b9b9d6 color description : Grayish blue.

#b9b9d6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b9d6 has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:214 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0.14, Y:0, K:0.16. Its decimal value is 12171734.

Hex triplet b9b9d6 #b9b9d6
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 214 rgb(185,185,214)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 83.9 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,83.9%)
CMYK 14, 14, 0, 16
HSL 240°, 26.1, 78.2 hsl(240,26.1%,78.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 240°, 13.6, 83.9
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 75.988, 5.757, -14.533
XYZ 49.492, 49.867, 70.633
xyY 0.291, 0.293, 49.867
CIE-LCH 75.988, 15.632, 291.611
CIE-LUV 75.988, -1.694, -23.422
Hunter-Lab 70.617, 1.523, -9.872
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 11010110

Color Schemes with #b9b9d6

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Alternatives to #b9b9d6

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#b9b9d6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b9d6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b9d6;}
.background {background-color:#b9b9d6;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b9d6;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b9d6

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, #020204 is the darkest color, while #f7f7fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b9d6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c6c6c9 is the less saturated color, while #9393fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b9d6 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
  • #bbbbc1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b9bdd8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c3bad8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #babecc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b9bbd7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bfb9d7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b9bccf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population