#bcb9da Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bcb9da is composed of 73.7% red, 72.5% green and 85.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 13.8% cyan, 15.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.5% black. It has a hue angle of 245.5 degrees, a saturation of 30.8% and a lightness of 79%. #bcb9da color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7973b5. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 74
    • G 73
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 14
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#bcb9da color description : Light grayish blue.

#bcb9da Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bcb9da has RGB values of R:188, G:185, B:218 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 12368346.

Hex triplet bcb9da #bcb9da
RGB Decimal 188, 185, 218 rgb(188,185,218)
RGB Percent 73.7, 72.5, 85.5 rgb(73.7%,72.5%,85.5%)
CMYK 14, 15, 0, 15
HSL 245.5°, 30.8, 79 hsl(245.5,30.8%,79%)
HSV (or HSB) 245.5°, 15.1, 85.5
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 76.345, 7.57, -16.141
XYZ 50.741, 50.451, 73.391
xyY 0.291, 0.289, 50.451
CIE-LCH 76.345, 17.828, 295.127
CIE-LUV 76.345, -0.341, -26.307
Hunter-Lab 71.029, 3.214, -11.541
Binary 10111100, 10111001, 11011010

Color Schemes with #bcb9da

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Alternatives to #bcb9da

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#bcb9da Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bcb9da

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bcb9da;}
.background {background-color:#bcb9da;}
.border {border:1px solid #bcb9da;}

Shades and Tints of #bcb9da

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, #040407 is the darkest color, while #f9f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bcb9da

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c9c9ca is the less saturated color, while #a198fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bcb9da 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
  • #bebdc4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b9bedc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c3bbdc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bcbfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #babcdb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c0badb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bcbdd1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population