#bdb9cb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bdb9cb is composed of 74.1% red, 72.5% green and 79.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 6.9% cyan, 8.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 253.3 degrees, a saturation of 14.8% and a lightness of 76.1%. #bdb9cb color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7b7397. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 74
    • G 73
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 7
    • M 9
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#bdb9cb color description : Grayish blue.

#bdb9cb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bdb9cb has RGB values of R:189, G:185, B:203 and CMYK values of C:0.07, M:0.09, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 12433867.

Hex triplet bdb9cb #bdb9cb
RGB Decimal 189, 185, 203 rgb(189,185,203)
RGB Percent 74.1, 72.5, 79.6 rgb(74.1%,72.5%,79.6%)
CMYK 7, 9, 0, 20
HSL 253.3°, 14.8, 76.1 hsl(253.3,14.8%,76.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 253.3°, 8.9, 79.6
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 75.964, 4.83, -8.562
XYZ 49.113, 49.828, 63.527
xyY 0.302, 0.307, 49.828
CIE-LCH 75.964, 9.83, 299.426
CIE-LUV 75.964, 1.16, -13.854
Hunter-Lab 70.589, 0.661, -3.946
Binary 10111101, 10111001, 11001011

Color Schemes with #bdb9cb

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Alternatives to #bdb9cb

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#bdb9cb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bdb9cb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bdb9cb;}
.background {background-color:#bdb9cb;}
.border {border:1px solid #bdb9cb;}

Shades and Tints of #bdb9cb

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, #070709 is the darkest color, while #fdfdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bdb9cb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c0bec6 is the less saturated color, while #a085ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bdb9cb 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
  • #bcbbbf Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bdbdce Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c8b9ce Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bfbdca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bdbbcd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c4b9cd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bebbca Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population