#B9A8DC Hex Color Code

#B9A8DC

The Hexadecimal Color #B9A8DC is a contrast shade of Light Steel Blue. #B9A8DC RGB value is rgb(185, 168, 220). RGB Color Model of #B9A8DC consists of 72% red, 65% green and 86% blue. HSL color Mode of #B9A8DC has 260°(degrees) Hue, 43% Saturation and 76% Lightness. #B9A8DC color has an wavelength of 456.2963nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #B9A8DC is #CCCCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #B9A8DC is #BAD. The Closest Color to #B9A8DC is #B0C4DE. Official Name of #B9A8DC Hex Code is Cold Purple. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #B9A8DC is 16 Cyan 24 Magenta 0 Yellow 14 Black and #B9A8DC CMY is 16, 24, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #B9A8DC is hsl(260,43,76, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(260, 24, 86). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #B9A8DC is 46.93, 43.49, 73.62.
Hex8 Value of #B9A8DC is #B9A8DCFF. Decimal Value of #B9A8DC is 12167388 and Octal Value of #B9A8DC is 56324334. Binary Value of #B9A8DC is 10111001, 10101000, 11011100 and Android of #B9A8DC is 4290357468 / 0xffb9a8dc. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #B9A8DC is 0.286, 0.265, 0.265 and YIQ Color Space of #B9A8DC is 179.011, -6.5773, 19.7779. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #B9A8DC is 41.12, 41.25, 73.13. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #B9A8DC is 71.89, 16.37, -24.01. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #B9A8DC is 71.89, 5.77, -40.16. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #B9A8DC is 71.89, 29.06, 304.29. Hunter Lab variable of #B9A8DC is 65.95, 11.62, -20.03.

#B9A8DC - Cold Purple Color Image
#B9A8DC - Cold Purple Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #B9A8DC

RGB Percentages of #B9A8DC

72%
65%
86%

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 #B9A8DC

72.55%
65.88%
86.27%

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 #B9A8DC

16%
24%
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 #B9A8DC

To get 25% Saturated #B9A8DC Color, you need to convert the hex color #B9A8DC 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 #B9A8DC 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 #B9A8DC

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 #B9A8DC

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 #B9A8DC

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 #B9A8DC to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #B9A8DC to it's the darkest color.

#B9A8DC Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(185, 168, 220)
RGB Percent 72%, 65%, 86%
RYB 185.0, 168.0, 220.0
CMYK 16, 24, 0, 14
CMY 16, 24, 0
HSL hsl(260, 43%, 76%)
HSLA hsl(260, 43%, 76%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(260, 24, 86)
XYZ 46.93, 43.49, 73.62
Hex8 Value #B9A8DCFF
Decimal Value 12167388
Octal Value 56324334
Binary Value 10111001,10101000,11011100
Android 4290357468 / 0xffb9a8dc
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(260, 43%, 76%)
xyY 0.286, 0.265, 43.487
YIQ 179.011, -6.5773, 19.7779
LMS 41.12, 41.25, 73.13
CieLAB 71.89, 16.37, -24.01
CieLUV : LCHuv 71.89, 5.77, -40.16
CieLCH : LCHab 71.89, 29.06, 304.29
Hunter Lab 65.95, 11.62, -20.03
YUV 179.011, 20.17, 5.25
YDbDr 179.011, 61.67, -11.38
YCbCr 169.74, 148.32, 131.75
YCoCg 185.25, 202.5, -17.25
YPbPr 179.01, 23.13, 4.27
Munsell Color System 12483.66 105.48/291.27

#B9A8DC HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#B9A8DC as Background:

We must plant the sea and herd its animals using the sea as farmers instead of hunters. That is what civilization is all about - farming replacing hunting.

Jacques Yves Cousteau
<p style="background: #B9A8DC">…</p>

#B9A8DC as Text Color:

Ever since I was a child I've always been very attracted to melodies. Whether I hear Jeff Beck, a choir, an ocean or the wind, there's always a melody in there.

Carlos Santana
<p style="color: #B9A8DC">…</p>

#B9A8DC as Text Shadow:

I am not a yachting person, by nature, but I have just enough experience on the sea under sail to feel a certain nostalgia for it when I see a big white racing yacht heeled over at cruising speed on the ocean, and I can still tie a mean bowline knot on just about anything in less than 10 seconds.

Hunter S. Thompson
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #B9A8DC">…</p>

#B9A8DC as Linear Gradient:

Whatever be the qualities of the man with whom a woman is united according to the law, such qualities even she assumes, like a river, united with the ocean.

Guru Nanak
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #B9A8DC)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #B9A8DC?

RGB Value for #B9A8DC is rgb(185, 168, 220).

What is the RGB percentage of #B9A8DC?

RGB percentage for #B9A8DC is 72% Red 65% Green 86% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #B9A8DC?

CMYK Color Model of #B9A8DC is 16 Cyan 24 Magenta 0 Yellow 14 Black.

What is the HSL value of #B9A8DC?

HSL Value of #B9A8DC is 260°(degrees) Hue 43 Saturation 76 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #B9A8DC?

HSV Value of #B9A8DC is 260 Hue 24 Saturation 86 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #B9A8DC?

XYZ Color Model of #B9A8DC is 46.93, 43.49, 73.62.