Violet Vision color: hex code #B7BDD1
Violet Vision has the hex code #B7BDD1. It is a light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 74.1% green and 82% blue (183, 189, 209).
Its hue angle is 226°, with 22% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.21:1).
Violet Vision (#B7BDD1) color codes
| HEX | #B7BDD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 189, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 74.1%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(226, 22%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(226, 12%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 10%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.72, 1.9, -10.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.72, 10.9, 280.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.232, 51.065, 67.572) | |
| Decimal | 12041681 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Violet Vision, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #B7BDD1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B7BDD1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #B7BDD1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8bed2Protanopia
no red cones#b6bcd0Deuteranopia
no green cones#b1c1c3Tritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b7bdd1; }
.text { color: #b7bdd1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b7bdd1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 189 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b7bdd1, #beb7d1); }Similar colors
#b6bdd0Arctic Ice#b0b8ccEthereal Mist#b8b9cbCosmic#aebbd0Sailor Boy#b8bfdcStardust Evening#afbed4Supremely Cool#abb8d5Over the Moon#bdbaceBlue Haze
Closest common color name: Light Steel Blue.
See #B7BDD1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B7BDD1?
- #B7BDD1 is a light, grayish blue known as Violet Vision. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Violet Vision?
- The RGB value is 183, 189, 209: 183 red, 189 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Violet Vision?
- The complementary color is #D1CBB7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B7BDD1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.21:1 and white text 1.87:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.