#bdb5dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bdb5dd is composed of 74.1% red, 71% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 14.5% cyan, 18.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 252 degrees, a saturation of 37% and a lightness of 78.8%. #bdb5dd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7b6bbb. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 74
    • G 71
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 14
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#bdb5dd color description : Light grayish blue.

#bdb5dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bdb5dd has RGB values of R:189, G:181, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 12432861.

Hex triplet bdb5dd #bdb5dd
RGB Decimal 189, 181, 221 rgb(189,181,221)
RGB Percent 74.1, 71, 86.7 rgb(74.1%,71%,86.7%)
CMYK 14, 18, 0, 13
HSL 252°, 37, 78.8 hsl(252,37%,78.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 252°, 18.1, 86.7
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 75.505, 10.706, -19.03
XYZ 50.559, 49.087, 75.214
xyY 0.289, 0.281, 49.087
CIE-LCH 75.505, 21.834, 299.362
CIE-LUV 75.505, 1.863, -31.42
Hunter-Lab 70.062, 6.203, -14.606
Binary 10111101, 10110101, 11011101

Color Schemes with #bdb5dd

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Alternatives to #bdb5dd

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#bdb5dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bdb5dd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bdb5dd;}
.background {background-color:#bdb5dd;}
.border {border:1px solid #bdb5dd;}

Shades and Tints of #bdb5dd

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, #040307 is the darkest color, while #f9f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bdb5dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c7c6cc is the less saturated color, while #a994fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bdb5dd 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
  • #bcbcbc Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bcbbc3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b5bbe0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #beb9de Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bcbcca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8b9df Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bdb7dd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bcb9d0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population