Grayish Purple

The color #B1A1B4 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 177, 161, 180 and HSL values of 291°, 11%, 67%.

Color Values for #B1A1B4

Below are the different color format representations for #B1A1B4. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B1A1B4
RGB:
rgb(177,161,180) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(291,11%,67%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 11%, 0%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B1A1B4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B1A1B4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 69.4%
Green: 63.1%
Blue: 70.6%

Contrast Analysis for #B1A1B4

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 #B1A1B4

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B1A1B4

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

Complementary Colors for #B1A1B4

The complementary color for #B1A1B4 is #A4B4A2. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B1A1B4

The analogous colors for #B1A1B4 are #A8A2B4 and #B4A2AE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B1A1B4

The triadic colors for #B1A1B4 are #B4B1A2 and #A2B4B1. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B1A1B4

These are the darker variations of #B1A1B4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8E8190 and #6A616C. This progression shows how #B1A1B4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B1A1B4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C1B4C3 and #D0C7D2. This progression shows how #B1A1B4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B1A1B4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B1A1B4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B1A1B4

Companies and brands that incorporate #B1A1B4 in their visual identity.

#B1A1B4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B1A1B4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B1A1B4 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 177, 161, 180 and HSL values of 291°, 11%, 67%.

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