#b9b9e4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b9e4 is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 89.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 18.9% cyan, 18.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 10.6% black. It has a hue angle of 240 degrees, a saturation of 44.3% and a lightness of 81%. #b9b9e4 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7373c9. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

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

#b9b9e4 color description : Light grayish blue.

#b9b9e4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b9e4 has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:228 and CMYK values of C:0.19, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 12171748.

Hex triplet b9b9e4 #b9b9e4
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 228 rgb(185,185,228)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 89.4 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,89.4%)
CMYK 19, 19, 0, 11
HSL 240°, 44.3, 81 hsl(240,44.3%,81%)
HSV (or HSB) 240°, 18.9, 89.4
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 76.444, 8.782, -21.428
XYZ 51.357, 50.613, 80.458
xyY 0.282, 0.277, 50.613
CIE-LCH 76.444, 23.158, 292.284
CIE-LUV 76.444, -2.535, -35.085
Hunter-Lab 71.143, 4.357, -17.253
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 11100100

Color Schemes with #b9b9e4

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Alternatives to #b9b9e4

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#b9b9e4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b9e4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b9e4;}
.background {background-color:#b9b9e4;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b9e4;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b9e4

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, #000001 is the darkest color, while #f2f2fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b9e4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #ccccd1 is the less saturated color, while #9f9ffe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b9e4 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
  • #bdbdc6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b6bee6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bebce5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b7c0ce Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b7bce5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bcbbe4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b8bdd6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population