#bcb9e1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bcb9e1 is composed of 73.7% red, 72.5% green and 88.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 16.4% cyan, 17.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.8% black. It has a hue angle of 244.5 degrees, a saturation of 40% and a lightness of 80.4%. #bcb9e1 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7973c3. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 74
    • G 73
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 16
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#bcb9e1 color description : Light grayish blue.

#bcb9e1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bcb9e1 has RGB values of R:188, G:185, B:225 and CMYK values of C:0.16, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 12368353.

Hex triplet bcb9e1 #bcb9e1
RGB Decimal 188, 185, 225 rgb(188,185,225)
RGB Percent 73.7, 72.5, 88.2 rgb(73.7%,72.5%,88.2%)
CMYK 16, 18, 0, 12
HSL 244.5°, 40, 80.4 hsl(244.5,40%,80.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 244.5°, 17.8, 88.2
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 76.573, 9.066, -19.588
XYZ 51.676, 50.825, 78.318
xyY 0.286, 0.281, 50.825
CIE-LCH 76.573, 21.584, 294.837
CIE-LUV 76.573, -0.789, -32.133
Hunter-Lab 71.292, 4.626, -15.229
Binary 10111100, 10111001, 11100001

Color Schemes with #bcb9e1

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Alternatives to #bcb9e1

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#bcb9e1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bcb9e1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bcb9e1;}
.background {background-color:#bcb9e1;}
.border {border:1px solid #bcb9e1;}

Shades and Tints of #bcb9e1

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 #bcb9e1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #ccccce is the less saturated color, while #a59efc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bcb9e1 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
  • #bebdc5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b7bee3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c0bce2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bbc0ce Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b9bce2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bebbe2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bbbdd5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population