#b9c9e3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9c9e3 is composed of 72.5% red, 78.8% green and 89% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 18.5% cyan, 11.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black. It has a hue angle of 217.1 degrees, a saturation of 42.9% and a lightness of 80.8%. #b9c9e3 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7393c7. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 79
    • B 89
    RGB color chart
    • C 19
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#b9c9e3 color description : Light grayish blue.

#b9c9e3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9c9e3 has RGB values of R:185, G:201, B:227 and CMYK values of C:0.19, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 12175843.

Hex triplet b9c9e3 #b9c9e3
RGB Decimal 185, 201, 227 rgb(185,201,227)
RGB Percent 72.5, 78.8, 89 rgb(72.5%,78.8%,89%)
CMYK 19, 11, 0, 11
HSL 217.1°, 42.9, 80.8 hsl(217.1,42.9%,80.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 217.1°, 18.5, 89
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 80.534, -0.055, -14.713
XYZ 54.757, 57.633, 80.908
xyY 0.283, 0.298, 57.633
CIE-LCH 80.534, 14.713, 269.786
CIE-LUV 80.534, -9.783, -22.975
Hunter-Lab 75.916, -4.106, -10.047
Binary 10111001, 11001001, 11100011

Color Schemes with #b9c9e3

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Alternatives to #b9c9e3

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#b9c9e3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9c9e3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9c9e3;}
.background {background-color:#b9c9e3;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9c9e3;}

Shades and Tints of #b9c9e3

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 #f1f4f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9c9e3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #cccdd0 is the less saturated color, while #9fc3fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9c9e3 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
  • #c7c7c7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #c4c7cd Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c6c9e2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cfc6e6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bacddc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c1c9e2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c7c7e5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bacbde Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population