#bdb5dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bdb5dc is composed of 74.1% red, 71% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 14.1% cyan, 17.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 252.3 degrees, a saturation of 35.8% and a lightness of 78.6%. #bdb5dc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7b6bb9. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 74
    • G 71
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 14
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#bdb5dc color description : Light grayish blue.

#bdb5dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bdb5dc has RGB values of R:189, G:181, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 12432860.

Hex triplet bdb5dc #bdb5dc
RGB Decimal 189, 181, 220 rgb(189,181,220)
RGB Percent 74.1, 71, 86.3 rgb(74.1%,71%,86.3%)
CMYK 14, 18, 0, 14
HSL 252.3°, 35.8, 78.6 hsl(252.3,35.8%,78.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 252.3°, 17.7, 86.3
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 75.472, 10.493, -18.537
XYZ 50.426, 49.034, 74.514
xyY 0.29, 0.282, 49.034
CIE-LCH 75.472, 21.301, 299.514
CIE-LUV 75.472, 1.934, -30.587
Hunter-Lab 70.024, 6, -14.075
Binary 10111101, 10110101, 11011100

Color Schemes with #bdb5dc

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Alternatives to #bdb5dc

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#bdb5dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bdb5dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bdb5dc;}
.background {background-color:#bdb5dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #bdb5dc;}

Shades and Tints of #bdb5dc

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, #030306 is the darkest color, while #f8f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bdb5dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c7c6cb is the less saturated color, while #a993fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bdb5dc 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
  • #bcbcbc Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bcbbc2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b5bbdf Protanopia 1% of men
  • #beb9dd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bcbcc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8b9de Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bdb7dd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bcb9d0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population