#b9a8db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a8db is composed of 72.5% red, 65.9% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 15.5% cyan, 23.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 260 degrees, a saturation of 41.5% and a lightness of 75.9%. #b9a8db color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7351b7. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 73
    • G 66
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 16
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#b9a8db color description : Very soft violet.

#b9a8db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a8db has RGB values of R:185, G:168, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.16, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 12167387.

Hex triplet b9a8db #b9a8db
RGB Decimal 185, 168, 219 rgb(185,168,219)
RGB Percent 72.5, 65.9, 85.9 rgb(72.5%,65.9%,85.9%)
CMYK 16, 23, 0, 14
HSL 260°, 41.5, 75.9 hsl(260,41.5%,75.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 260°, 23.3, 85.9
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 71.849, 16.152, -23.528
XYZ 46.794, 43.434, 72.932
xyY 0.287, 0.266, 43.434
CIE-LCH 71.849, 28.539, 304.469
CIE-LUV 71.849, 5.843, -39.318
Hunter-Lab 65.905, 11.407, -19.479
Binary 10111001, 10101000, 11011011

Color Schemes with #b9a8db

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Alternatives to #b9a8db

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#b9a8db Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #b9a8db

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, #06040a is the darkest color, while #fcfbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9a8db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c1c0c3 is the less saturated color, while #ae87fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a8db 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
  • #b3b3b3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b4b1bb Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7b2e0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #afb0db Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b6b2be Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #adaede Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b3addb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b7aec9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population