#bdb9db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bdb9db is composed of 74.1% red, 72.5% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 13.7% cyan, 15.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 247.1 degrees, a saturation of 32.1% and a lightness of 79.2%. #bdb9db color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7b73b7. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 74
    • G 73
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 14
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#bdb9db color description : Light grayish blue.

#bdb9db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bdb9db has RGB values of R:189, G:185, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 12433883.

Hex triplet bdb9db #bdb9db
RGB Decimal 189, 185, 219 rgb(189,185,219)
RGB Percent 74.1, 72.5, 85.9 rgb(74.1%,72.5%,85.9%)
CMYK 14, 16, 0, 14
HSL 247.1°, 32.1, 79.2 hsl(247.1,32.1%,79.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 247.1°, 15.5, 85.9
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 76.455, 8.104, -16.51
XYZ 51.119, 50.631, 74.094
xyY 0.291, 0.288, 50.631
CIE-LCH 76.455, 18.392, 296.143
CIE-LUV 76.455, 0.129, -26.991
Hunter-Lab 71.155, 3.715, -11.929
Binary 10111101, 10111001, 11011011

Color Schemes with #bdb9db

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Alternatives to #bdb9db

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#bdb9db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bdb9db

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bdb9db;}
.background {background-color:#bdb9db;}
.border {border:1px solid #bdb9db;}

Shades and Tints of #bdb9db

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, #040408 is the darkest color, while #fafafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bdb9db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c9c9cb is the less saturated color, while #a498fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bdb9db 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
  • #bebdc4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b9bede Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c3bbdd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bdbfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #babcdc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c0badc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bdbdd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population