#B9B9CD

Color Details

HEX
#B9B9CD
RGB
rgb(185, 185, 205)
HSL
hsl(240, 17%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 10%, 0%, 20%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.88:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9b9cd
Contrast 10.88:1 AAA
White on #b9b9cd
Contrast 1.93:1 Fail
#b9b9cd on Black
Contrast 10.88:1 AAA
#b9b9cd on White
Contrast 1.93:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7c7d7
#d5d5e1
#e3e3eb
#9494a4
#6f6f7b
#4a4a52

Complement & Analogous

#ccccb7
#c2b4cf
#b4c2cf

Triadic

#ccb7b7
#b7ccb7

Monochrome

#4a4a52 #6f6f7b #b9b9cd #d5d5e1 #e3e3eb #f1f1f5

Analogous

#b4c2cf #cbd4dd #b9b9cd #cec3d9 #c2b4cf #9b90a6

Complementary Mix

#6f6f7b #b9b9cd #d5d5e1 #ccccb7 #deded0 #858577

Nearby Colors

#b9b9cc
#b9b9ce
#b9b9bd
#b9b9dd

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About #B9B9CD

#B9B9CD converts to RGB(185, 185, 205) and HSL(240, 17%, 76%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#B9B9CD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9B9CD?
RGB: 185, 185, 205. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 185, 205)
Is #B9B9CD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9B9CD?
Complement: #ccccb7.
Does #B9B9CD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.93:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.88:1 (AAA (normal text)).