#b9b8e3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b8e3 is composed of 72.5% red, 72.2% green and 89% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 18.5% cyan, 18.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black. It has a hue angle of 241.4 degrees, a saturation of 43.4% and a lightness of 80.6%. #b9b8e3 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7371c7. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 72
    • B 89
    RGB color chart
    • C 19
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#b9b8e3 color description : Light grayish blue.

#b9b8e3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b8e3 has RGB values of R:185, G:184, B:227 and CMYK values of C:0.19, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 12171491.

Hex triplet b9b8e3 #b9b8e3
RGB Decimal 185, 184, 227 rgb(185,184,227)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.2, 89 rgb(72.5%,72.2%,89%)
CMYK 19, 19, 0, 11
HSL 241.4°, 43.4, 80.6 hsl(241.4,43.4%,80.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 241.4°, 18.9, 89
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 76.156, 9.106, -21.325
XYZ 51.011, 50.141, 79.66
xyY 0.282, 0.277, 50.141
CIE-LCH 76.156, 23.188, 293.122
CIE-LUV 76.156, -2.021, -34.948
Hunter-Lab 70.81, 4.671, -17.132
Binary 10111001, 10111000, 11100011

Color Schemes with #b9b8e3

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Alternatives to #b9b8e3

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#b9b8e3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b8e3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b8e3;}
.background {background-color:#b9b8e3;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b8e3;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b8e3

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, #05050d is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b8e3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #cbcbd0 is the less saturated color, while #a09dfe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b8e3 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
  • #bdbdbd Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bcbcc5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b5bde5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bdbbe4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b7bfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b6bbe4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bbbae3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b8bdd5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population