#c9b8dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b8dc is composed of 78.8% red, 72.2% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 8.6% cyan, 16.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 268.3 degrees, a saturation of 34% and a lightness of 79.2%. #c9b8dc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #9371b9. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 79
    • G 72
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 9
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#c9b8dc color description : Light grayish violet.

#c9b8dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b8dc has RGB values of R:201, G:184, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.09, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 13220060.

Hex triplet c9b8dc #c9b8dc
RGB Decimal 201, 184, 220 rgb(201,184,220)
RGB Percent 78.8, 72.2, 86.3 rgb(78.8%,72.2%,86.3%)
CMYK 9, 16, 0, 14
HSL 268.3°, 34, 79.2 hsl(268.3,34%,79.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 268.3°, 16.4, 86.3
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 77.201, 12.757, -15.833
XYZ 54.144, 51.866, 74.865
xyY 0.299, 0.287, 51.866
CIE-LCH 77.201, 20.332, 308.858
CIE-LUV 77.201, 7.135, -26.697
Hunter-Lab 72.018, 8.167, -11.221
Binary 11001001, 10111000, 11011100

Color Schemes with #c9b8dc

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Alternatives to #c9b8dc

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#c9b8dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b8dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9b8dc;}
.background {background-color:#c9b8dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9b8dc;}

Shades and Tints of #c9b8dc

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, #060408 is the darkest color, while #fbfafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b8dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #cac8cc is the less saturated color, while #c797fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b8dc 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
  • #c1c1c1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #c3bfc6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bbc0e0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c6bddd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c8becc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c0bdde Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c7bbdc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c8bcd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population