#bdb3c3 - Perplexed color

A soft, muted mauve with gray undertones, this color reads as a gentle dusty rose leaning toward lavender-gray. It feels calm and sophisticated—subtle warmth balanced by coolness—making it versatile as a neutral accent or background. It evokes vintage linens, pale petals, and understated elegance, pairing well with cream, charcoal, navy, or antique gold. Ideal for interiors, textiles, and refined branding where a soothing, slightly romantic atmosphere is desired.

color #bdb3c3

#bdb3c3 color RGB value is 189, 179, 195, and the CMYK value is 0.0308, 0.0821, 0.00, 0.235. Alternative names for that color are: perplexed, pink, thistle, chatelle, cadet blue, violet.

Color Conversion

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CSS
RGB(0-255)
189, 179, 195
rgb(189, 179, 195)
CMYK
0.0308, 0.0821, 0.00, 0.235
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sRGB
0.741, 0.702, 0.765
rgb(74.1%, 70.2%, 76.5%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.725, 0.696, 0.757
color(a98-rgb, 0.725, 0.696, 0.757)
HCT
308, 11.3, 74.2
color(--hct, 308, 7.76%, 74.2%)
HSL
278, 11.8, 73.3
hsl(278, 11.8%, 73.3%)
HSV
278, 8.21, 76.5
color(--hsv, 278, 8.21%, 76.5%)
HWB
278, 70.2, 23.5
hwb(278, 70.2%, 23.5%)
Lab
74.2, 5.89, -6.81
lab(74.2%, 5.89, -6.81)
P3
0.734, 0.703, 0.760
color(display-p3, 0.734, 0.703, 0.76)
XYZ D50
0.474, 0.469, 0.441
color(xyz-d50, 0.474, 0.469, 0.441)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#bdb3c3
RGB:189 179 195
HSL:277.5deg 11.76% 73.33%
HEX:#b1bbab
RGB:177 187 171
HSL:97.5deg 10.53% 70.2%

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