#b9b9cc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b9cc is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 9.3% cyan, 9.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 240 degrees, a saturation of 15.7% and a lightness of 76.3%. #b9b9cc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #737399. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

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

#b9b9cc color description : Grayish blue.

#b9b9cc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b9cc has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.09, M:0.09, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 12171724.

Hex triplet b9b9cc #b9b9cc
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 204 rgb(185,185,204)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 80 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,80%)
CMYK 9, 9, 0, 20
HSL 240°, 15.7, 76.3 hsl(240,15.7%,76.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 240°, 9.3, 80
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 75.682, 3.691, -9.559
XYZ 48.254, 49.372, 64.111
xyY 0.298, 0.305, 49.372
CIE-LCH 75.682, 10.247, 291.116
CIE-LUV 75.682, -1.101, -15.21
Hunter-Lab 70.265, -0.381, -4.912
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 11001100

Color Schemes with #b9b9cc

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Alternatives to #b9b9cc

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#b9b9cc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b9cc

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#b9b9cc border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b9cc;}
.background {background-color:#b9b9cc;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b9cc;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b9cc

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, #070709 is the darkest color, while #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b9cc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c2c2c3 is the less saturated color, while #8a8afb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b9cc 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
  • #bbbbbb Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bbbbbe Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bcbcce Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c7b9cf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bbbdca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #babbcd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c1b9ce Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #babbcb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population