#a8b9cb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a8b9cb is composed of 65.9% red, 72.5% green and 79.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17.2% cyan, 8.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 210.9 degrees, a saturation of 25.2% and a lightness of 72.7%. #a8b9cb color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #517397. Closest websafe color is: #99cccc.

    • R 66
    • G 73
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 9
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#a8b9cb color description : Grayish blue.

#a8b9cb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a8b9cb has RGB values of R:168, G:185, B:203 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.09, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 11057611.

Hex triplet a8b9cb #a8b9cb
RGB Decimal 168, 185, 203 rgb(168,185,203)
RGB Percent 65.9, 72.5, 79.6 rgb(65.9%,72.5%,79.6%)
CMYK 17, 9, 0, 20
HSL 210.9°, 25.2, 72.7 hsl(210.9,25.2%,72.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 210.9°, 17.2, 79.6
Web Safe 99cccc #99cccc
CIE-LAB 74.403, -2.075, -11.054
XYZ 44.275, 47.334, 63.3
xyY 0.286, 0.306, 47.334
CIE-LCH 74.403, 11.247, 259.371
CIE-LUV 74.403, -9.935, -16.586
Hunter-Lab 68.8, -5.529, -6.391
Binary 10101000, 10111001, 11001011

Color Schemes with #a8b9cb

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Alternatives to #a8b9cb

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#a8b9cb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a8b9cb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a8b9cb;}
.background {background-color:#a8b9cb;}
.border {border:1px solid #a8b9cb;}

Shades and Tints of #a8b9cb

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, #07090b is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a8b9cb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b8b9bb is the less saturated color, while #78b8fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a8b9cb 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
  • #b6b6b6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b3b7ba Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b8b9cb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c1b6cf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #abbdca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b2b9cb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b8b7ce Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #aabbca Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population