Information about #B5BBD9 color

#B5BBD9 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B5BBD9 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(181, 187, 217) (71% red, 73.3% green, 85.1% blue), or CMYK 14 / 12 / 0 / 15 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B5BBD9 is a mildly saturated classic blue that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Pigeon Post (#AFBDD9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Serendipity (#B1B9D3) and Lavender Grey (#BDBBD7).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(181, 187, 217)), which gives #B5BBD9 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 11.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 1.9:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#B5BBD9 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#B5BBD9 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #B5BBD9

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Pigeon Post color link
Pigeon Post

#AFBDD9

Serendipity color link
Serendipity

#B1B9D3

Soft Violet color link
Soft Violet

#BBB5D8

Spindle color link
Spindle

#B3C4D8

Cloudy Blue color link
Cloudy Blue

#ACC2D9

Poet color link
Poet

#C0BCD4

Alaska color link
Alaska

#B2B9CD

Oxygen color link
Oxygen

#BBC6D5

Blue Haze color link
Blue Haze

#BDBACE

Heartbreaker color link
Heartbreaker

#C1C2DA

#B5BBD9 color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B5BBD9
  • RGB181, 187, 217
  • CMYK14, 12, 0, 15
  • HSL230°, 32%, 78%
  • HSL Precise230°, 32.143%, 78.039%
  • HSV230°, 17%, 85%
  • HSB230°, 17%, 85%
  • HEX IDB5BBD9
  • DECIMAL ID11910105
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB85.1%
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01