#b9b8c2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b8c2 is composed of 72.5% red, 72.2% green and 76.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 4.6% cyan, 5.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 23.9% black. It has a hue angle of 246 degrees, a saturation of 7.6% and a lightness of 74.1%. #b9b8c2 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #737185. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 72
    • B 76
    RGB color chart
    • C 5
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#b9b8c2 color description : Grayish blue.

#b9b8c2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b8c2 has RGB values of R:185, G:184, B:194 and CMYK values of C:0.05, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 12171458.

Hex triplet b9b8c2 #b9b8c2
RGB Decimal 185, 184, 194 rgb(185,184,194)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.2, 76.1 rgb(72.5%,72.2%,76.1%)
CMYK 5, 5, 0, 24
HSL 246°, 7.6, 74.1 hsl(246,7.6%,74.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 246°, 5.2, 76.1
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 75.133, 2.247, -4.931
XYZ 46.884, 48.49, 57.926
xyY 0.306, 0.316, 48.49
CIE-LCH 75.133, 5.418, 294.498
CIE-LUV 75.133, -0.02, -7.807
Hunter-Lab 69.635, -1.68, -0.576
Binary 10111001, 10111000, 11000010

Color Schemes with #b9b8c2

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Alternatives to #b9b8c2

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#b9b8c2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b8c2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b8c2;}
.background {background-color:#b9b8c2;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b8c2;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b8c2

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, #020203 is the darkest color, while #f7f7f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b8c2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b9b8c2 is the less saturated color, while #887bff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b8c2 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
  • #b9b9b9 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b9b9bb Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bdbbc5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c9b7c6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bdbbc8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bbbac3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c3b7c4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bbbac6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population