#b9c8e1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9c8e1 is composed of 72.5% red, 78.4% green and 88.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17.8% cyan, 11.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.8% black. It has a hue angle of 217.5 degrees, a saturation of 40% and a lightness of 80.4%. #b9c8e1 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7391c3. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 73
    • G 78
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 18
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#b9c8e1 color description : Light grayish blue.

#b9c8e1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9c8e1 has RGB values of R:185, G:200, B:225 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 12175585.

Hex triplet b9c8e1 #b9c8e1
RGB Decimal 185, 200, 225 rgb(185,200,225)
RGB Percent 72.5, 78.4, 88.2 rgb(72.5%,78.4%,88.2%)
CMYK 18, 11, 0, 12
HSL 217.5°, 40, 80.4 hsl(217.5,40%,80.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 217.5°, 17.8, 88.2
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 80.212, 0.045, -14.124
XYZ 54.25, 57.058, 79.385
xyY 0.284, 0.299, 57.058
CIE-LCH 80.212, 14.124, 270.181
CIE-LUV 80.212, -9.241, -22.027
Hunter-Lab 75.537, -3.993, -9.435
Binary 10111001, 11001000, 11100001

Color Schemes with #b9c8e1

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Alternatives to #b9c8e1

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#b9c8e1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9c8e1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9c8e1;}
.background {background-color:#b9c8e1;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9c8e1;}

Shades and Tints of #b9c8e1

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, #05080c is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9c8e1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #cccdce is the less saturated color, while #9ec1fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9c8e1 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
  • #c6c6c6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #c3c6cb Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c5c8e1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cfc5e4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #baccda Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c1c8e1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c7c6e3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bacadd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population