Color swatch image showing #B2BEC9 with RGB(178,190,201) values

#B2BEC9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B2BEC9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B2BEC9 Color Information

#B2BEC9 RGB value is (178, 190, 201). The hex color red value is 178, green is 190, and blue is 201. Its HSL format shows a hue of 209°, saturation of 18 percent, and lightness of 74 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 5 percent, 0 percent, 21 percent.

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#B2BEC9 Color Meaning

Color #B2BEC9 projects serene detachment, soft professionalism, and collective calm. #B2BEC9 light, grayish blue resembles weathered denim or dove feathers, suggesting a dependable, unassuming tranquility. Psychologically, color #B2BEC9 is calming and focusing, reducing mental noise and promoting a sense of orderly, cooperative composure. #B2BEC9 is a color of quiet intelligence and gentle authority, often used in environments that require collaborative thought and stress-free interaction. #B2BEC9 shade feels both cool and subtly friendly. Culturally, color #B2BEC9 is common in corporate interiors, healthcare waiting areas, and academic settings where a universally soothing, non-distracting atmosphere is desired. Symbolically, #B2BEC9 represents harmonious groups, clear communication without aggression, and ideas that are calmly shared. Color #B2BEC9 embodies the visual concept of a "level playing field," providing a neutral-yet-engaging backdrop that facilitates shared focus and mutual understanding without emotional intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #B2BEC9 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#B2BEC9
RGB
rgb(178, 190, 201)
HSL
hsl(209°, 18%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 5%, 0%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(209°, 11%, 79%)
XYZ
47.3162 50.5089 62.5137
Yxy
50.5089 0.2951 0.3150
Hunter Lab
71.0696 -0.4566 -1.5749
CIE-Lab
76.3806 -1.9199 -6.9502

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green190 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue201 / 255 (79%)
79%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Magenta5 / 100 (5%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#B2BEC9 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#B2BEC9 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #B2BEC9 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#B2BEC9

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B2BEC9 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#B2BEC9

protanopia

#b7b7c6

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B2BEC9;

Text Color

color: #B2BEC9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B2BEC9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B2BEC940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B2BEC9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B2BEC9 0%, #596d80 100%);

#B2BEC9 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B2BEC9 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.