#b9b9de Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b9de is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 16.7% cyan, 16.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 240 degrees, a saturation of 35.9% and a lightness of 79.8%. #b9b9de color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7373bd. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#b9b9de color description : Light grayish blue.

#b9b9de Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b9de has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 12171742.

Hex triplet b9b9de #b9b9de
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 222 rgb(185,185,222)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 87.1 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,87.1%)
CMYK 17, 17, 0, 13
HSL 240°, 35.9, 79.8 hsl(240,35.9%,79.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 240°, 16.7, 87.1
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 76.244, 7.467, -18.483
XYZ 50.539, 50.286, 76.147
xyY 0.286, 0.284, 50.286
CIE-LCH 76.244, 19.935, 291.999
CIE-LUV 76.244, -2.173, -30.067
Hunter-Lab 70.912, 3.119, -14.028
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 11011110

Color Schemes with #b9b9de

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Alternatives to #b9b9de

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#b9b9de Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b9de

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b9de;}
.background {background-color:#b9b9de;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b9de;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b9de

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, #05050a is the darkest color, while #fcfcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b9de

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c9c9ce is the less saturated color, while #9999fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b9de 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
  • #bcbcc4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b7bde0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c0bbe0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b8bfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8bcdf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bdbadf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b8bdd3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population