Grayish Purple

The color #B196B2 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 177, 150, 178 and HSL values of 298°, 15%, 64%.

Color Values for #B196B2

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HEX:
#B196B2
RGB:
rgb(177,150,178) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(298,15%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 16%, 0%, 30%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B196B2

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B196B2. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 69.4%
Green: 58.8%
Blue: 69.8%

Contrast Analysis for #B196B2

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 #B196B2

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B196B2

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

Complementary Colors for #B196B2

The complementary color for #B196B2 is #96B195. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B196B2

The analogous colors for #B196B2 are #A295B1 and #B195A4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B196B2

The triadic colors for #B196B2 are #B1B095 and #95B1B0. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B196B2

These are the darker variations of #B196B2. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8E788E and #6A5A6B. This progression shows how #B196B2 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B196B2

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C1ABC1 and #D0C0D1. This progression shows how #B196B2. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B196B2

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B196B2. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B196B2

Companies and brands that incorporate #B196B2 in their visual identity.

#B196B2 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B196B2. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B196B2 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 177, 150, 178 and HSL values of 298°, 15%, 64%.

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