#B9D3DC Color Meaning and Information

#B9D3DC Color Information

#B9D3DC RGB value is (185, 211, 220). The hex color red value is 185, green is 211, and blue is 220. Its HSL format shows a hue of 195°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of 79 percent. The CMYK process values are 16 percent, 4 percent, 0 percent, 14 percent.

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#B9D3DC Color Meaning

Color #B9D3DC signifies tranquil detachment, soft clarity, and breathable space. #B9D3DC light, grayish blue evokes mist over calm water. Color #B9D3DC suggests cooled serenity and slight remoteness. Psychologically, color #B9D3DC creates coolness and rational detachment. #B9D3DC feels hygienic and efficient. Symbolically, color #B9D3DC represents ethereal boundaries. Culturally, #B9D3DC appears in spa design and hospital decor.

Color Conversion

Convert #B9D3DC 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

#B9D3DC

RGB

rgb(185, 211, 220)

HSL

hsl(195°, 33%, 79%)

CMYK

cmyk(16%, 4%, 0%, 14%)

HSV

hsv(195°, 16%, 86%)

XYZ

56.2201 62.0701 76.7278

Yxy

62.0701 0.2883 0.3183

Hunter Lab

78.7846 -2.0331 -2.1234

CIE-Lab

82.9507 -6.7967 -7.3711

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red185 / 255 (73%)

73%

Green211 / 255 (83%)

83%

Blue220 / 255 (86%)

86%

CMYK Values

Cyan16 / 100 (16%)

16%

Magenta4 / 100 (4%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Color Variations

#B9D3DC 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

#B9D3DC 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 #B9D3DC 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#B9D3DC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.57:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.57:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.57:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B9D3DC 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

#B9D3DC

protanopia

#c4c4da

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B9D3DC;

Text Color

color: #B9D3DC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B9D3DC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B9D3DC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B9D3DC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B9D3DC 0%, #4e879a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B9D3DC in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.