#bcb9df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bcb9df is composed of 73.7% red, 72.5% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 15.7% cyan, 17% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 244.7 degrees, a saturation of 37.3% and a lightness of 80%. #bcb9df color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7973bf. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 74
    • G 73
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 16
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#bcb9df color description : Light grayish blue.

#bcb9df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bcb9df has RGB values of R:188, G:185, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.16, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 12368351.

Hex triplet bcb9df #bcb9df
RGB Decimal 188, 185, 223 rgb(188,185,223)
RGB Percent 73.7, 72.5, 87.5 rgb(73.7%,72.5%,87.5%)
CMYK 16, 17, 0, 13
HSL 244.7°, 37.3, 80 hsl(244.7,37.3%,80%)
HSV (or HSB) 244.7°, 17, 87.5
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 76.507, 8.635, -18.605
XYZ 51.405, 50.717, 76.889
xyY 0.287, 0.283, 50.717
CIE-LCH 76.507, 20.512, 294.897
CIE-LUV 76.507, -0.661, -30.464
Hunter-Lab 71.216, 4.217, -14.162
Binary 10111100, 10111001, 11011111

Color Schemes with #bcb9df

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Alternatives to #bcb9df

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#bcb9df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bcb9df

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bcb9df;}
.background {background-color:#bcb9df;}
.border {border:1px solid #bcb9df;}

Shades and Tints of #bcb9df

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, #05050b is the darkest color, while #fcfcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bcb9df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c9c9cf is the less saturated color, while #a29afe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bcb9df 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
  • #bebdc5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b8bee1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c1bce0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bbc0cd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b9bce0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bfbae0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bbbdd4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population