#B9BCDC

Color Details

HEX
#B9BCDC
RGB
rgb(185, 188, 220)
HSL
hsl(235, 33%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 15%, 0%, 14%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.29:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9bcdc
Contrast 11.29:1 AAA
White on #b9bcdc
Contrast 1.86:1 Fail
#b9bcdc on Black
Contrast 11.29:1 AAA
#b9bcdc on White
Contrast 1.86:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7c9e3
#d5d7ea
#e3e4f1
#9496b0
#6f7184
#4a4b58

Complement & Analogous

#dbd8b8
#c7b8db
#b8ccdb

Triadic

#dbb8bb
#bbdbb8

Monochrome

#4a4b58 #6f7184 #b9bcdc #d5d7ea #e3e4f1 #f1f2f8

Analogous

#b8ccdb #cddbe6 #b9bcdc #d2c6e2 #c7b8db #9f93af

Complementary Mix

#6f7184 #b9bcdc #d5d7ea #dbd8b8 #e8e6d1 #8e8c78

Nearby Colors

#b9bcdb
#b9bcdd
#b9bccc
#b9bcec

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About #B9BCDC

#B9BCDC converts to RGB(185, 188, 220) and HSL(235, 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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#B9BCDC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9BCDC?
RGB: 185, 188, 220. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 188, 220)
Is #B9BCDC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9BCDC?
Complement: #dbd8b8.
Does #B9BCDC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.86:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.29:1 (AAA (normal text)).