#b9b9bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b9bb is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.1% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 240 degrees, a saturation of 1.4% and a lightness of 72.9%. #b9b9bb color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #737377. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 1
    • M 1
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b9bb color description : Grayish blue.

#b9b9bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b9bb has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.01, M:0.01, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171707.

Hex triplet b9b9bb #b9b9bb
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 187 rgb(185,185,187)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 73.3 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,73.3%)
CMYK 1, 1, 0, 27
HSL 240°, 1.4, 72.9 hsl(240,1.4%,72.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 240°, 1.1, 73.3
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 75.202, 0.373, -1.018
XYZ 46.325, 48.6, 53.951
xyY 0.311, 0.326, 48.6
CIE-LCH 75.202, 1.084, 290.137
CIE-LUV 75.202, -0.118, -1.58
Hunter-Lab 69.714, -3.386, 2.915
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 10111011

Color Schemes with #b9b9bb

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Alternatives to #b9b9bb

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#b9b9bb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b9bb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b9bb;}
.background {background-color:#b9b9bb;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b9bb;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b9bb

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, #09090a is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b9bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b9b9bb is the less saturated color, while #7979fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b9bb 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
  • #b9b9b9 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b9b9b9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bfbbbe Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ccb7c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bebbc8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bdbabc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c5b7be Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bcbac3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population