#bcb9de Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bcb9de is composed of 73.7% red, 72.5% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 15.3% cyan, 16.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 244.9 degrees, a saturation of 35.9% and a lightness of 79.8%. #bcb9de color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7973bd. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 74
    • G 73
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 15
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#bcb9de color description : Light grayish blue.

#bcb9de Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bcb9de has RGB values of R:188, G:185, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.15, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 12368350.

Hex triplet bcb9de #bcb9de
RGB Decimal 188, 185, 222 rgb(188,185,222)
RGB Percent 73.7, 72.5, 87.1 rgb(73.7%,72.5%,87.1%)
CMYK 15, 17, 0, 13
HSL 244.9°, 35.9, 79.8 hsl(244.9,35.9%,79.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 244.9°, 16.7, 87.1
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 76.474, 8.421, -18.113
XYZ 51.27, 50.663, 76.181
xyY 0.288, 0.284, 50.663
CIE-LCH 76.474, 19.975, 294.933
CIE-LUV 76.474, -0.597, -29.631
Hunter-Lab 71.178, 4.015, -13.633
Binary 10111100, 10111001, 11011110

Color Schemes with #bcb9de

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Alternatives to #bcb9de

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#bcb9de Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bcb9de

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bcb9de;}
.background {background-color:#bcb9de;}
.border {border:1px solid #bcb9de;}

Shades and Tints of #bcb9de

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 #bcb9de

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c9c9ce is the less saturated color, while #a199fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bcb9de 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
  • #b8bee0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c1bbdf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bbbfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b9bcdf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bfbadf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bbbdd3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population