#B9BCDB

Color Details

HEX
#B9BCDB
RGB
rgb(185, 188, 219)
HSL
hsl(235, 32%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 14%, 0%, 14%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.28:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9bcdb
Contrast 11.28:1 AAA
White on #b9bcdb
Contrast 1.86:1 Fail
#b9bcdb on Black
Contrast 11.28:1 AAA
#b9bcdb on White
Contrast 1.86:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7c9e2
#d5d7e9
#e3e4f1
#9496af
#6f7183
#4a4b58

Complement & Analogous

#dbd8b8
#c7b8db
#b8ccdb

Triadic

#dbb8bb
#bbdbb8

Monochrome

#4a4b58 #6f7183 #b9bcdb #d5d7e9 #e3e4f1 #f1f2f8

Analogous

#b8ccdb #cddbe6 #b9bcdb #d2c6e2 #c7b8db #9f93af

Complementary Mix

#6f7183 #b9bcdb #d5d7e9 #dbd8b8 #e8e6d1 #8e8c78

Nearby Colors

#b9bcda
#b9bcdc
#b9bccb
#b9bceb

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About #B9BCDB

#B9BCDB converts to RGB(185, 188, 219) and HSL(235, 32%, 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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#B9BCDB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9BCDB?
RGB: 185, 188, 219. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 188, 219)
Is #B9BCDB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9BCDB?
Complement: #dbd8b8.
Does #B9BCDB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.86:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.28:1 (AAA (normal text)).