#bdb6dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bdb6dd is composed of 74.1% red, 71.4% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 14.5% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 250.8 degrees, a saturation of 36.4% and a lightness of 79%. #bdb6dd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7b6dbb. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 74
    • G 71
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 14
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#bdb6dd color description : Light grayish blue.

#bdb6dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bdb6dd has RGB values of R:189, G:182, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 12433117.

Hex triplet bdb6dd #bdb6dd
RGB Decimal 189, 182, 221 rgb(189,182,221)
RGB Percent 74.1, 71.4, 86.7 rgb(74.1%,71.4%,86.7%)
CMYK 14, 18, 0, 13
HSL 250.8°, 36.4, 79 hsl(250.8,36.4%,79%)
HSV (or HSB) 250.8°, 17.6, 86.7
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 75.758, 10.16, -18.647
XYZ 50.763, 49.495, 75.282
xyY 0.289, 0.282, 49.495
CIE-LCH 75.758, 21.235, 298.585
CIE-LUV 75.758, 1.398, -30.729
Hunter-Lab 70.353, 5.679, -14.197
Binary 10111101, 10110110, 11011101

Color Schemes with #bdb6dd

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Alternatives to #bdb6dd

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#bdb6dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bdb6dd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bdb6dd;}
.background {background-color:#bdb6dd;}
.border {border:1px solid #bdb6dd;}

Shades and Tints of #bdb6dd

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 #f9f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bdb6dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c8c6cd is the less saturated color, while #a895fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bdb6dd 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
  • #bdbdbd Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bdbcc3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b6bce0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bfbade Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bcbdca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8badf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #beb8de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bcbad1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population