#B5B8DB Hex Color Code

#B5B8DB

The Hexadecimal Color #B5B8DB is a contrast shade of Light Steel Blue. #B5B8DB RGB value is rgb(181, 184, 219). RGB Color Model of #B5B8DB consists of 70% red, 72% green and 85% blue. HSL color Mode of #B5B8DB has 235°(degrees) Hue, 35% Saturation and 78% Lightness. #B5B8DB color has an wavelength of 472.03704nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #B5B8DB is #CCCCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #B5B8DB is #BBD. The Closest Color to #B5B8DB is #B0C4DE. Official Name of #B5B8DB Hex Code is Lavender Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #B5B8DB is 17 Cyan 16 Magenta 0 Yellow 14 Black and #B5B8DB CMY is 17, 16, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #B5B8DB is hsl(235,35,78, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(235, 17, 86). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #B5B8DB is 48.98, 49.22, 73.92.
Hex8 Value of #B5B8DB is #B5B8DBFF. Decimal Value of #B5B8DB is 11909339 and Octal Value of #B5B8DB is 55334333. Binary Value of #B5B8DB is 10110101, 10111000, 11011011 and Android of #B5B8DB is 4290099419 / 0xffb5b8db. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #B5B8DB is 0.285, 0.286, 0.286 and YIQ Color Space of #B5B8DB is 187.093, -13.0332, 10.2575. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #B5B8DB is 45.03, 49.54, 73.51. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #B5B8DB is 75.59, 6.09, -17.87. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #B5B8DB is 75.59, -3.61, -28.83. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #B5B8DB is 75.59, 18.88, 288.82. Hunter Lab variable of #B5B8DB is 70.16, 1.84, -13.36.

#B5B8DB - Lavender Gray Color Image
#B5B8DB - Lavender Gray Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #B5B8DB

RGB Percentages of #B5B8DB

70%
72%
85%

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 #B5B8DB

70.98%
72.07%
85.88%

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 #B5B8DB

17%
16%
0%
14%

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 #B5B8DB

To get 25% Saturated #B5B8DB Color, you need to convert the hex color #B5B8DB 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 #B5B8DB 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 #B5B8DB

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 #B5B8DB

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 #B5B8DB

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 #B5B8DB to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #B5B8DB to it's the darkest color.

#B5B8DB Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(181, 184, 219)
RGB Percent 70%, 72%, 85%
RYB 181.0, 183.78, 219.0
CMYK 17, 16, 0, 14
CMY 17, 16, 0
HSL hsl(235, 35%, 78%)
HSLA hsl(235, 35%, 78%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(235, 17, 86)
XYZ 48.98, 49.22, 73.92
Hex8 Value #B5B8DBFF
Decimal Value 11909339
Octal Value 55334333
Binary Value 10110101,10111000,11011011
Android 4290099419 / 0xffb5b8db
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(235, 35%, 78%)
xyY 0.285, 0.286, 49.219
YIQ 187.093, -13.0332, 10.2575
LMS 45.03, 49.54, 73.51
CieLAB 75.59, 6.09, -17.87
CieLUV : LCHuv 75.59, -3.61, -28.83
CieLCH : LCHab 75.59, 18.88, 288.82
Hunter Lab 70.16, 1.84, -13.36
YUV 187.093, 15.7, -5.35
YDbDr 187.093, 48.0, 11.59
YCbCr 176.68, 143.82, 124.18
YCoCg 192.0, 200.0, -8.0
YPbPr 187.09, 18.01, -4.35
Munsell Color System 12660.22 78.41/268.13

#B5B8DB HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#B5B8DB as Background:

It's all very well to tell us to forgive our enemies; our enemies can never hurt us very much. But oh, what about forgiving our friends?

Willa Cather
<p style="background: #B5B8DB">…</p>

#B5B8DB as Text Color:

Something of God... flows into us from the blue of the sky, the taste of honey, the delicious embrace of water whether cold or hot, and even from sleep itself.

C. S. Lewis
<p style="color: #B5B8DB">…</p>

#B5B8DB as Text Shadow:

To be a follower of the Crucified means, sooner or later, a personal encounter with the cross. And the cross always entails loss.

Elisabeth Elliot
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #B5B8DB">…</p>

#B5B8DB as Linear Gradient:

The significant problems we have cannot be solved at the same level of thinking with which we created them.

Albert Einstein
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #B5B8DB)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #B5B8DB?

RGB Value for #B5B8DB is rgb(181, 184, 219).

What is the RGB percentage of #B5B8DB?

RGB percentage for #B5B8DB is 70% Red 72% Green 85% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #B5B8DB?

CMYK Color Model of #B5B8DB is 17 Cyan 16 Magenta 0 Yellow 14 Black.

What is the HSL value of #B5B8DB?

HSL Value of #B5B8DB is 235°(degrees) Hue 35 Saturation 78 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #B5B8DB?

HSV Value of #B5B8DB is 235 Hue 17 Saturation 86 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #B5B8DB?

XYZ Color Model of #B5B8DB is 48.98, 49.22, 73.92.