#bbc9e2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bbc9e2 is composed of 73.3% red, 78.8% green and 88.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17.3% cyan, 11.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.4% black. It has a hue angle of 218.5 degrees, a saturation of 40.2% and a lightness of 81%. #bbc9e2 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7793c5. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 79
    • B 89
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#bbc9e2 color description : Light grayish blue.

#bbc9e2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bbc9e2 has RGB values of R:187, G:201, B:226 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 12306914.

Hex triplet bbc9e2 #bbc9e2
RGB Decimal 187, 201, 226 rgb(187,201,226)
RGB Percent 73.3, 78.8, 88.6 rgb(73.3%,78.8%,88.6%)
CMYK 17, 11, 0, 11
HSL 218.5°, 40.2, 81 hsl(218.5,40.2%,81%)
HSV (or HSB) 218.5°, 17.3, 88.6
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 80.643, 0.355, -13.999
XYZ 55.105, 57.828, 80.206
xyY 0.285, 0.299, 57.828
CIE-LCH 80.643, 14.004, 271.454
CIE-LUV 80.643, -8.741, -21.893
Hunter-Lab 76.045, -3.731, -9.303
Binary 10111011, 11001001, 11100010

Color Schemes with #bbc9e2

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Alternatives to #bbc9e2

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#bbc9e2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bbc9e2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bbc9e2;}
.background {background-color:#bbc9e2;}
.border {border:1px solid #bbc9e2;}

Shades and Tints of #bbc9e2

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, #000001 is the darkest color, while #f2f5f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bbc9e2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #cececf is the less saturated color, while #a1c2fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bbc9e2 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
  • #c8c8c8 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #c5c8cd Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c7c9e2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d0c6e5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bccddb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c2c9e2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c8c7e4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bccbde Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population