Purple

The color #B172AA is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 177, 114, 170 and HSL values of 307°, 29%, 57%.

Color Values for #B172AA

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HEX:
#B172AA
RGB:
rgb(177,114,170) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(307,29%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 36%, 4%, 31%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B172AA

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B172AA. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 69.4%
Green: 44.7%
Blue: 66.7%

Contrast Analysis for #B172AA

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #B172AA

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B172AA

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #B172AA

The complementary color for #B172AA is #72B179. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B172AA

The analogous colors for #B172AA are #9972B1 and #B1728A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B172AA

The triadic colors for #B172AA are #AAB172 and #72AAB1. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B172AA

These are the darker variations of #B172AA. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8E5B88 and #6A4466. This progression shows how #B172AA darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B172AA

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C18EBB and #D0AACC. This progression shows how #B172AA. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B172AA

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B172AA. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B172AA

Companies and brands that incorporate #B172AA in their visual identity.

#B172AA Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B172AA. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B172AA is a purple with RGB values of 177, 114, 170 and HSL values of 307°, 29%, 57%.

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