#b9c8de Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9c8de is composed of 72.5% red, 78.4% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 16.7% cyan, 9.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 215.7 degrees, a saturation of 35.9% and a lightness of 79.8%. #b9c8de color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7391bd. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 78
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#b9c8de color description : Light grayish blue.

#b9c8de Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9c8de has RGB values of R:185, G:200, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 12175582.

Hex triplet b9c8de #b9c8de
RGB Decimal 185, 200, 222 rgb(185,200,222)
RGB Percent 72.5, 78.4, 87.1 rgb(72.5%,78.4%,87.1%)
CMYK 17, 10, 0, 13
HSL 215.7°, 35.9, 79.8 hsl(215.7,35.9%,79.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 215.7°, 16.7, 87.1
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 80.121, -0.598, -12.651
XYZ 53.844, 56.896, 77.248
xyY 0.286, 0.303, 56.896
CIE-LCH 80.121, 12.666, 267.292
CIE-LUV 80.121, -9.116, -19.555
Hunter-Lab 75.429, -4.582, -7.919
Binary 10111001, 11001000, 11011110

Color Schemes with #b9c8de

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Alternatives to #b9c8de

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#b9c8de Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9c8de

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9c8de;}
.background {background-color:#b9c8de;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9c8de;}

Shades and Tints of #b9c8de

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, #05070a is the darkest color, while #fcfcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9c8de

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c9cbce is the less saturated color, while #99c2fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9c8de 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
  • #c6c6c6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #c3c6cb Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c6c8de Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d0c4e1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bbcbda Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c1c8de Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c7c5e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bacadb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population