#B9BEE1 Color Information

Hex color code: #B9BEE1

A ethereal blue shade, #B9BEE1 appears as (185, 190, 225) in RGB and (232°, 40%, 80%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

Try:

Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#B9BEE1

RGB

185, 190, 225

HSL

232°, 40%, 80%

CMYK

18%, 16%, 0%, 12%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #B9BEE1;
background-color: #B9BEE1;
border-color: #B9BEE1;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B9BEE1;
border: 2px solid #B9BEE1;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#B9BEE1]
text-[#B9BEE1]
border-[#B9BEE1]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B9BEE1]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B9BEE1, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B9BEE1; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #B9BEE1; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #B9BEE1; background-color: #B9BEE115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #B9BEE120; border-left: 4px solid #B9BEE1; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #B9BEE1; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B9BEE1 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

185, 190, 225

Red: 185 / Green: 190 / Blue: 225

HSL

232°, 40%, 80%

Hue: 232° / Saturation: 40% / Lightness: 80%

CMYK

18%, 16%, 0%, 12%

Cyan: 18% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 12%

What color is #B9BEE1?

#B9BEE1 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E0DBB8

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B9BEE1 to RGB:

rgb(185, 190, 225)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B9BEE1 to HSL:

hsl(232, 40%, 80%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B9BEE1 to CMYK:

cmyk(18%, 16%, 0%, 12%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #B9BEE1 has RGB (185, 190, 225) and HSL (232°, 40%, 80%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B9BEE1 is #E0DBB8, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B8D1E0.

Use #B9BEE1 in CSS: color: #B9BEE1 or background-color: #B9BEE1. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B9BEE1

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 11.52:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9BEE1?

#B9BEE1 is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #B9BEE1?

#B9BEE1 in RGB is (185, 190, 225) - 185 red, 190 green, and 225 blue.

How to use #B9BEE1 in CSS?

Use #B9BEE1 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B9BEE1?

#E0DBB8 (complementary), #B8D1E0 (analogous), and #828CC9 (lighter shade) work well with #B9BEE1.