1. purples
2. neutral-muteds
3. Perplexed

Color Perplexed purple (#bdb3c3):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Perplexed purple (#bdb3c3):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
purples

purples Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Perplexed / #bdb3c3

The HTML HEX code is #bdb3c3. The corresponding color name is "Perplexed". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 189%, Green (G): 179%, Blue (B): 195%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 3%, Magenta (M): 8%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 24%. In the HSL color space, #bdb3c3 has a hue of 278°, saturation of 12%, and lightness of 73%. The HSV representation is 278° for hue, 8% for saturation, and 76% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 74, a* (green to red) = 7, and b* (blue to yellow) = -7. The XYZ representation is X: 47, Y: 47, Z: 58. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7208, U (chrominance) = 0.0216, and V (chrominance) = 0.0178.

The decimal value of the color is 12432323. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #EEEBEF for a 20% lighter version and #8B7996 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #bdb3c3, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6952 Kelvin (6952K).

The approximate wavelength of #bdb3c3 is around 444.67nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Perplexed (Hex: #bdb3c3): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Perplexed (#bdb3c3) is a pale lilac-gray color that resembles the delicate hue of early morning mist hovering over a field of lavender. This color is reminiscent of the tranquility and serenity found in nature, like the soft petals of blooming orchids or the subtle blush of a seashell. It embodies a sense of mystery and intrigue, similar to the wisps of fog dancing through a dense forest, where sunlight filters through the leafy canopy, casting enchanting shadows on the woodland floor. The Perplexed color (#bdb3c3) encapsulates the ethereal beauty and quiet elegance of the natural world.

Tints and Shades of #bdb3c3 HEX color (Perplexed)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #bdb3c3, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #EFECF0
• #DED9E1
• #CEC6D2
• #bdb3c3
• #8E8692
• #5F5A62
• #2F2D31
• #000000

Tones of Perplexed (#bdb3c3 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #bdb3c3, #a59fa8 is the less saturated color, while #bdb3c3 is the most saturated one.

• #a59fa8
• #aba4af
• #b1a9b6
• #b7aebc
• #bdb3c3
• #67606c
• #635b69
• #5f5666
• #5b5062

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #bdb3c3;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #bdb3c3; }

.text {color:#bdb3c3;}

.background {background-color:#bdb3c3;}

.border {border:1px solid #bdb3c3;}