#b9b9cd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b9cd is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 9.8% cyan, 9.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 240 degrees, a saturation of 16.7% and a lightness of 76.5%. #b9b9cd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #73739b. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 10
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#b9b9cd color description : Grayish blue.

#b9b9cd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b9cd has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.1, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 12171725.

Hex triplet b9b9cd #b9b9cd
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 205 rgb(185,185,205)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 80.4 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,80.4%)
CMYK 10, 10, 0, 20
HSL 240°, 16.7, 76.5 hsl(240,16.7%,76.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 240°, 9.8, 80.4
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 75.712, 3.894, -10.058
XYZ 48.374, 49.42, 64.745
xyY 0.298, 0.304, 49.42
CIE-LCH 75.712, 10.785, 291.166
CIE-LUV 75.712, -1.16, -16.026
Hunter-Lab 70.299, -0.195, -5.396
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 11001101

Color Schemes with #b9b9cd

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Alternatives to #b9b9cd

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#b9b9cd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b9cd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b9cd;}
.background {background-color:#b9b9cd;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b9cd;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b9cd

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, #07070a is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b9cd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c2c2c4 is the less saturated color, while #8b8bfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b9cd 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
  • #bbbbbf Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bbbccf Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c6b9d0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bbbdca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #babbce Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c1b9cf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #babbcb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population