#BEB9CB color
The hex color #BEB9CB is a light, grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 72.5% green and 79.6% blue (190, 185, 203).
Its hue angle is 257°, with 15% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Blue Haze (#BDBACE), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.99:1).
#BEB9CB color codes
| HEX | #BEB9CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 185, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 72.5%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(257, 15%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(257, 9%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 9%, 0%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.04, 5.17, -8.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.04, 9.89, 301.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.362, 49.957, 63.53) | |
| Decimal | 12499403 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BEB9CB, 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 #BEB9CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BEB9CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.99:1 | 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 #BEB9CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b6bbccProtanopia
no red cones#b6bbcaDeuteranopia
no green cones#bcbbbfTritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #beb9cb; }
.text { color: #beb9cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #beb9cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 185 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #beb9cb, #c7b9cb); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Purple.
Questions
- What color is #BEB9CB?
- #BEB9CB is a light, grayish violet, closest to the named color Blue Haze. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BEB9CB?
- The RGB value is 190, 185, 203: 190 red, 185 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BEB9CB?
- The complementary color is #C6CBB9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BEB9CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.99:1 and white text 1.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.