#bdb9dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bdb9dc is composed of 74.1% red, 72.5% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 14.1% cyan, 15.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 246.9 degrees, a saturation of 33.3% and a lightness of 79.4%. #bdb9dc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7b73b9. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 74
    • G 73
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 14
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#bdb9dc color description : Light grayish blue.

#bdb9dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bdb9dc has RGB values of R:189, G:185, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 12433884.

Hex triplet bdb9dc #bdb9dc
RGB Decimal 189, 185, 220 rgb(189,185,220)
RGB Percent 74.1, 72.5, 86.3 rgb(74.1%,72.5%,86.3%)
CMYK 14, 16, 0, 14
HSL 246.9°, 33.3, 79.4 hsl(246.9,33.3%,79.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 246.9°, 15.9, 86.3
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 76.487, 8.315, -17.003
XYZ 51.251, 50.684, 74.789
xyY 0.29, 0.287, 50.684
CIE-LCH 76.487, 18.928, 296.059
CIE-LUV 76.487, 0.064, -27.821
Hunter-Lab 71.193, 3.914, -12.45
Binary 10111101, 10111001, 11011100

Color Schemes with #bdb9dc

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Alternatives to #bdb9dc

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#bdb9dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bdb9dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bdb9dc;}
.background {background-color:#bdb9dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #bdb9dc;}

Shades and Tints of #bdb9dc

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, #050408 is the darkest color, while #fbfafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bdb9dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c9c9cc is the less saturated color, while #a499fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bdb9dc 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
  • #b9bede Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c2bbde Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bdbfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #babcdd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c0badd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bdbdd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population