#B9BADC

Color Details

HEX
#B9BADC
RGB
rgb(185, 186, 220)
HSL
hsl(238, 33%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 15%, 0%, 14%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.12:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9badc
Contrast 11.12:1 AAA
White on #b9badc
Contrast 1.89:1 Fail
#b9badc on Black
Contrast 11.12:1 AAA
#b9badc on White
Contrast 1.89:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7c8e3
#d5d6ea
#e3e3f1
#9495b0
#6f7084
#4a4a58

Complement & Analogous

#dbdab8
#c8b8db
#b8cbdb

Triadic

#dbb8b9
#b9dbb8

Monochrome

#4a4a58 #6f7084 #b9badc #d5d6ea #e3e3f1 #f1f1f8

Analogous

#b8cbdb #cddbe6 #b9badc #d3c6e2 #c8b8db #a093af

Complementary Mix

#6f7084 #b9badc #d5d6ea #dbdab8 #e8e7d1 #8e8e78

Nearby Colors

#b9badb
#b9badd
#b9bacc
#b9baec

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About #B9BADC

#B9BADC converts to RGB(185, 186, 220) and HSL(238, 33%, 79%). 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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#B9BADC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9BADC?
RGB: 185, 186, 220. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 186, 220)
Is #B9BADC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9BADC?
Complement: #dbdab8.
Does #B9BADC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.89:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.12:1 (AAA (normal text)).