#b9b9e1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b9e1 is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 88.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17.8% cyan, 17.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.8% black. It has a hue angle of 240 degrees, a saturation of 40% and a lightness of 80.4%. #b9b9e1 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7373c3. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 18
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#b9b9e1 color description : Light grayish blue.

#b9b9e1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b9e1 has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:225 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 12171745.

Hex triplet b9b9e1 #b9b9e1
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 225 rgb(185,185,225)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 88.2 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,88.2%)
CMYK 18, 18, 0, 12
HSL 240°, 40, 80.4 hsl(240,40%,80.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 240°, 17.8, 88.2
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 76.343, 8.121, -19.958
XYZ 50.945, 50.448, 78.284
xyY 0.284, 0.281, 50.448
CIE-LCH 76.343, 21.547, 292.142
CIE-LUV 76.343, -2.354, -32.573
Hunter-Lab 71.027, 3.734, -15.629
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 11100001

Color Schemes with #b9b9e1

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Alternatives to #b9b9e1

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#b9b9e1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b9e1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b9e1;}
.background {background-color:#b9b9e1;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b9e1;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b9e1

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, #05050c is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b9e1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #ccccce is the less saturated color, while #9e9efc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b9e1 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
  • #bebebe Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bdbdc5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b7bee3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bfbbe2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b8c0ce Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b7bce2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bcbae2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b8bdd5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population