#B9BEC5 Hex Color Code

#B9BEC5

The Hexadecimal Color #B9BEC5 is a contrast shade of Silver. #B9BEC5 RGB value is rgb(185, 190, 197). RGB Color Model of #B9BEC5 consists of 72% red, 74% green and 77% blue. HSL color Mode of #B9BEC5 has 215°(degrees) Hue, 9% Saturation and 75% Lightness. #B9BEC5 color has an wavelength of 484.62963nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #B9BEC5 is #CCCCCC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #B9BEC5 is #BBC. The Closest Color to #B9BEC5 is #C0C0C0. Official Name of #B9BEC5 Hex Code is French Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #B9BEC5 is 6 Cyan 4 Magenta 0 Yellow 23 Black and #B9BEC5 CMY is 6, 4, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #B9BEC5 is hsl(215,9,75, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(215, 6, 77). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #B9BEC5 is 48.5, 51.17, 60.13.
Hex8 Value of #B9BEC5 is #B9BEC5FF. Decimal Value of #B9BEC5 is 12172997 and Octal Value of #B9BEC5 is 56337305. Binary Value of #B9BEC5 is 10111001, 10111110, 11000101 and Android of #B9BEC5 is 4290363077 / 0xffb9bec5. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #B9BEC5 is 0.303, 0.32, 0.32 and YIQ Color Space of #B9BEC5 is 189.303, -5.2286, 1.1209. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #B9BEC5 is 47.76, 53.1, 59.97. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #B9BEC5 is 76.78, -0.37, -4.12. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #B9BEC5 is 76.78, -3.14, -6.16. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #B9BEC5 is 76.78, 4.14, 264.87. Hunter Lab variable of #B9BEC5 is 71.53, -4.16, 0.23.

#B9BEC5 - French Gray Color Image
#B9BEC5 - French Gray Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #B9BEC5

RGB Percentages of #B9BEC5

72%
74%
77%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #B9BEC5

72.55%
73.93%
77.25%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #B9BEC5

6%
4%
0%
23%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #B9BEC5

To get 25% Saturated #B9BEC5 Color, you need to convert the hex color #B9BEC5 to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #B9BEC5 hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #B9BEC5

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #B9BEC5

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #B9BEC5

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #B9BEC5 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #B9BEC5 to it's the darkest color.

#B9BEC5 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(185, 190, 197)
RGB Percent 72%, 74%, 77%
RYB 185.0, 188.53, 197.0
CMYK 6, 4, 0, 23
CMY 6, 4, 0
HSL hsl(215, 9%, 75%)
HSLA hsl(215, 9%, 75%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(215, 6, 77)
XYZ 48.5, 51.17, 60.13
Hex8 Value #B9BEC5FF
Decimal Value 12172997
Octal Value 56337305
Binary Value 10111001,10111110,11000101
Android 4290363077 / 0xffb9bec5
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(215, 9%, 75%)
xyY 0.303, 0.32, 51.172
YIQ 189.303, -5.2286, 1.1209
LMS 47.76, 53.1, 59.97
CieLAB 76.78, -0.37, -4.12
CieLUV : LCHuv 76.78, -3.14, -6.16
CieLCH : LCHab 76.78, 4.14, 264.87
Hunter Lab 71.53, -4.16, 0.23
YUV 189.303, 3.79, -3.78
YDbDr 189.303, 11.58, 8.18
YCbCr 178.58, 131.82, 125.3
YCoCg 190.5, 191.0, -0.5
YPbPr 189.3, 4.34, -3.07
Munsell Color System 12721.34 28.83/240.56

#B9BEC5 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#B9BEC5 as Background:

I always loved family holidays, and I had this vision and dream as a little girl of having a big family of my own.

Brooke Burke
<p style="background: #B9BEC5">…</p>

#B9BEC5 as Text Color:

The dreamers of the day are dangerous... for they may act their dream with open eyes, to make it possible.

T. E. Lawrence
<p style="color: #B9BEC5">…</p>

#B9BEC5 as Text Shadow:

And so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #B9BEC5">…</p>

#B9BEC5 as Linear Gradient:

If there were dreams to sell, Merry and sad to tell, And the crier rung his bell, What would you buy?

Thomas Lovell Beddoes
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #B9BEC5)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #B9BEC5?

RGB Value for #B9BEC5 is rgb(185, 190, 197).

What is the RGB percentage of #B9BEC5?

RGB percentage for #B9BEC5 is 72% Red 74% Green 77% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #B9BEC5?

CMYK Color Model of #B9BEC5 is 6 Cyan 4 Magenta 0 Yellow 23 Black.

What is the HSL value of #B9BEC5?

HSL Value of #B9BEC5 is 215°(degrees) Hue 9 Saturation 75 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #B9BEC5?

HSV Value of #B9BEC5 is 215 Hue 6 Saturation 77 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #B9BEC5?

XYZ Color Model of #B9BEC5 is 48.5, 51.17, 60.13.