#bbb9e1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bbb9e1 is composed of 73.3% red, 72.5% green and 88.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 16.9% cyan, 17.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.8% black. It has a hue angle of 243 degrees, a saturation of 40% and a lightness of 80.4%. #bbb9e1 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7773c3. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#bbb9e1 color description : Light grayish blue.

#bbb9e1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bbb9e1 has RGB values of R:187, G:185, B:225 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 12302817.

Hex triplet bbb9e1 #bbb9e1
RGB Decimal 187, 185, 225 rgb(187,185,225)
RGB Percent 73.3, 72.5, 88.2 rgb(73.3%,72.5%,88.2%)
CMYK 17, 18, 0, 12
HSL 243°, 40, 80.4 hsl(243,40%,80.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 243°, 17.8, 88.2
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 76.496, 8.751, -19.712
XYZ 51.431, 50.699, 78.306
xyY 0.285, 0.281, 50.699
CIE-LCH 76.496, 21.567, 293.937
CIE-LUV 76.496, -1.313, -32.28
Hunter-Lab 71.203, 4.327, -15.363
Binary 10111011, 10111001, 11100001

Color Schemes with #bbb9e1

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Alternatives to #bbb9e1

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#bbb9e1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bbb9e1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bbb9e1;}
.background {background-color:#bbb9e1;}
.border {border:1px solid #bbb9e1;}

Shades and Tints of #bbb9e1

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, #06050c is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bbb9e1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #ccccce is the less saturated color, while #a39efc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bbb9e1 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
  • #bebebe Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bdbdc5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b7bee3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c0bce2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bac0ce Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8bce2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bebbe2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #babdd5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population