#B9BCC7

Color Details

HEX
#B9BCC7
RGB
rgb(185, 188, 199)
HSL
hsl(227, 11%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(7%, 6%, 0%, 22%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.08:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9bcc7
Contrast 11.08:1 AAA
White on #b9bcc7
Contrast 1.90:1 Fail
#b9bcc7 on Black
Contrast 11.08:1 AAA
#b9bcc7 on White
Contrast 1.90:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7c9d2
#d5d7dd
#e3e4e9
#94969f
#6f7177
#4a4b50

Complement & Analogous

#c6c3b8
#b9b1cd
#b1c5cd

Triadic

#c6b8bb
#bbc6b8

Monochrome

#4a4b50 #6f7177 #b9bcc7 #d5d7dd #e3e4e9 #f1f2f4

Analogous

#b1c5cd #c8d6dc #b9bcc7 #c7c1d7 #b9b1cd #948ea4

Complementary Mix

#6f7177 #b9bcc7 #d5d7dd #c6c3b8 #dad8d1 #817f78

Nearby Colors

#b9bcc6
#b9bcc8
#b9bcb7
#b9bcd7

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About #B9BCC7

#B9BCC7 converts to RGB(185, 188, 199) and HSL(227, 11%, 75%). 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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#B9BCC7 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9BCC7?
RGB: 185, 188, 199. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 188, 199)
Is #B9BCC7 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9BCC7?
Complement: #c6c3b8.
Does #B9BCC7 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.90:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.08:1 (AAA (normal text)).