#bdb6dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bdb6dc is composed of 74.1% red, 71.4% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 14.1% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 251.1 degrees, a saturation of 35.2% and a lightness of 78.8%. #bdb6dc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7b6db9. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 74
    • G 71
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 14
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#bdb6dc color description : Light grayish blue.

#bdb6dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bdb6dc has RGB values of R:189, G:182, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 12433116.

Hex triplet bdb6dc #bdb6dc
RGB Decimal 189, 182, 220 rgb(189,182,220)
RGB Percent 74.1, 71.4, 86.3 rgb(74.1%,71.4%,86.3%)
CMYK 14, 17, 0, 14
HSL 251.1°, 35.2, 78.8 hsl(251.1,35.2%,78.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 251.1°, 17.3, 86.3
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 75.725, 9.948, -18.154
XYZ 50.63, 49.442, 74.582
xyY 0.29, 0.283, 49.442
CIE-LCH 75.725, 20.701, 298.721
CIE-LUV 75.725, 1.467, -29.896
Hunter-Lab 70.315, 5.478, -13.668
Binary 10111101, 10110110, 11011100

Color Schemes with #bdb6dc

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Alternatives to #bdb6dc

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#bdb6dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bdb6dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bdb6dc;}
.background {background-color:#bdb6dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #bdb6dc;}

Shades and Tints of #bdb6dc

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, #040307 is the darkest color, while #f9f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bdb6dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c7c7cb is the less saturated color, while #a895fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bdb6dc 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
  • #bcbbc2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b6bcdf Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bfbadd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bcbdca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8bade Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #beb8dd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bcbad1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population