#b9b9e3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b9e3 is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 89% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 18.5% cyan, 18.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black. It has a hue angle of 240 degrees, a saturation of 42.9% and a lightness of 80.8%. #b9b9e3 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7373c7. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 89
    RGB color chart
    • C 19
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#b9b9e3 color description : Light grayish blue.

#b9b9e3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b9e3 has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:227 and CMYK values of C:0.19, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 12171747.

Hex triplet b9b9e3 #b9b9e3
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 227 rgb(185,185,227)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 89 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,89%)
CMYK 19, 19, 0, 11
HSL 240°, 42.9, 80.8 hsl(240,42.9%,80.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 240°, 18.5, 89
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 76.41, 8.561, -20.938
XYZ 51.219, 50.558, 79.729
xyY 0.282, 0.279, 50.558
CIE-LCH 76.41, 22.621, 292.237
CIE-LUV 76.41, -2.475, -34.247
Hunter-Lab 71.104, 4.149, -16.709
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 11100011

Color Schemes with #b9b9e3

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Alternatives to #b9b9e3

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#b9b9e3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b9e3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b9e3;}
.background {background-color:#b9b9e3;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b9e3;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b9e3

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f1f1f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b9e3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #ccccd0 is the less saturated color, while #9f9ffd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b9e3 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
  • #bdbdc5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b6bee5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bebce4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b7c0ce Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b7bce4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bcbae4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b8bdd5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population