#B9BCC8

Color Details

HEX
#B9BCC8
RGB
rgb(185, 188, 200)
HSL
hsl(228, 12%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(8%, 6%, 0%, 22%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.09:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9bcc8
Contrast 11.09:1 AAA
White on #b9bcc8
Contrast 1.89:1 Fail
#b9bcc8 on Black
Contrast 11.09:1 AAA
#b9bcc8 on White
Contrast 1.89:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7c9d3
#d5d7de
#e3e4e9
#9496a0
#6f7178
#4a4b50

Complement & Analogous

#c7c4b8
#bab1cd
#b1c5cd

Triadic

#c7b8bb
#bbc7b8

Monochrome

#4a4b50 #6f7178 #b9bcc8 #d5d7de #e3e4e9 #f1f2f4

Analogous

#b1c5cd #c8d6dc #b9bcc8 #c8c1d7 #bab1cd #958ea4

Complementary Mix

#6f7178 #b9bcc8 #d5d7de #c7c4b8 #dbd9d1 #817f78

Nearby Colors

#b9bcc7
#b9bcc9
#b9bcb8
#b9bcd8

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About #B9BCC8

#B9BCC8 converts to RGB(185, 188, 200) and HSL(228, 12%, 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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#B9BCC8 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9BCC8?
RGB: 185, 188, 200. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 188, 200)
Is #B9BCC8 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9BCC8?
Complement: #c7c4b8.
Does #B9BCC8 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.89:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.09:1 (AAA (normal text)).