#b9bcb9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9bcb9 is composed of 72.5% red, 73.7% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 1.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 120 degrees, a saturation of 2.2% and a lightness of 73.1%. #b9bcb9 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #737973. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

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

#b9bcb9 color description : Grayish lime green.

#b9bcb9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9bcb9 has RGB values of R:185, G:188, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.02, M:0, Y:0.02, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12172473.

Hex triplet b9bcb9 #b9bcb9
RGB Decimal 185, 188, 185 rgb(185,188,185)
RGB Percent 72.5, 73.7, 72.5 rgb(72.5%,73.7%,72.5%)
CMYK 2, 0, 2, 26
HSL 120°, 2.2, 73.1 hsl(120,2.2%,73.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 120°, 1.6, 73.7
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 75.936, -1.602, 1.142
XYZ 46.746, 49.783, 53.043
xyY 0.313, 0.333, 49.783
CIE-LCH 75.936, 1.967, 144.521
CIE-LUV 75.936, -1.537, 1.971
Hunter-Lab 70.557, -5.214, 4.818
Binary 10111001, 10111100, 10111001

Color Schemes with #b9bcb9

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Alternatives to #b9bcb9

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#b9bcb9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9bcb9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9bcb9;}
.background {background-color:#b9bcb9;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9bcb9;}

Shades and Tints of #b9bcb9

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f5f6f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9bcb9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b9bcb9 is the less saturated color, while #7afb7a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9bcb9 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
  • #bbbbbb Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bbbbbb Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c2bdbb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d0b9be Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bfbdca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bfbdba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c7babc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bcbcc4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population